| 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 | $142.60 | 8.145% | $154.2148 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.66 | 7.384% | $260.578 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.25 | 8.454% | $114.1478 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.30 | 12.649% | $162.5525 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.82 | 5.722% | $30.4691 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.74 | 12.231% | $34.4998 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.58 | 3.665% | $98.0464 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.95 | $854.5084 | $854.51 | $854.50 | $854.50 | |