| 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 | $143.50 | 5.123% | $150.8515 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.39 | 10.166% | $27.9711 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.50 | 13.420% | $201.3205 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.60 | 9.648% | $207.8926 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.41 | 11.559% | $255.9275 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.35 | 4.272% | $10.7922 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.90 | 10.739% | $9.8558 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.65 | $864.6112 | $864.61 | $864.60 | $864.70 | |