| 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 | $146.52 | 4.521% | $153.1442 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.43 | 4.404% | $53.695 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.35 | 8.399% | $258.369 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.68 | 5.368% | $174.5737 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.31 | 10.728% | $35.7762 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.43 | 11.706% | $83.1428 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.29 | 8.560% | $154.47 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.01 | $913.1709 | $913.17 | $913.15 | $913.20 | |