| 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 | $142.43 | 5.844% | $150.7536 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.62 | 4.594% | $38.3023 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.79 | 3.853% | $141.022 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.67 | 10.285% | $174.9892 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.37 | 5.227% | $8.8075 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.33 | 5.260% | $86.6606 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 12.822% | $252.5069 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.02 | $853.0421 | $853.04 | $853.00 | $853.10 | |