| 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 | $144.71 | 5.352% | $152.4549 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.35 | 10.335% | $115.1346 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.68 | 12.539% | $23.2731 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.54 | 8.233% | $46.0423 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.38 | 12.617% | $158.0917 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.95 | 9.239% | $258.8418 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.89 | 13.794% | $74.9789 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.50 | $828.8173 | $828.80 | $828.85 | $828.80 | |