| 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 | $144.47 | 3.550% | $149.5987 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.69 | 13.336% | $78.9839 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.33 | 3.216% | $138.6501 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.55 | 10.591% | $252.7557 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.64 | 4.817% | $145.3183 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.66 | 8.782% | $184.5595 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.36 | 12.819% | $26.3545 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.70 | $976.2207 | $976.22 | $976.20 | $976.40 | |