| 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 | $143.83 | 3.806% | $149.3042 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.77 | 13.540% | $176.8613 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.93 | 5.215% | $25.1779 | $25.18 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.50 | 10.800% | $17.174 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.74 | 5.394% | $34.506 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.31 | 12.568% | $162.4469 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.75 | 11.263% | $87.6196 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.83 | $653.0899 | $653.09 | $653.05 | $653.10 | |