| 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 | $142.61 | 5.797% | $150.8771 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.28 | 3.500% | $72.7398 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.73 | 3.754% | $238.3541 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.40 | 3.384% | $143.0835 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.39 | 3.574% | $28.3689 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.44 | 13.789% | $18.7069 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.95 | 7.571% | $197.8769 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.80 | $850.0072 | $850.01 | $850.05 | $850.10 | |