| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $143.38 | 5.282% | $150.9533 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.45 | 8.810% | $35.3088 | $35.31 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.31 | 9.165% | $145.5279 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.39 | 4.164% | $20.1974 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.58 | 12.400% | $62.4719 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.41 | 5.515% | $29.9768 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.29 | 7.388% | $182.871 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.81 | $627.3071 | $627.31 | $627.30 | $627.40 | |