| 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 | $142.74 | 4.755% | $149.5273 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.53 | 11.608% | $45.2347 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.29 | 9.316% | $264.8617 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.82 | 9.717% | $150.1148 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.72 | 3.203% | $32.736 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.92 | 8.453% | $170.1844 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.31 | 4.581% | $39.0192 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.33 | $851.6781 | $851.67 | $851.70 | $851.60 | |