| 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 | $147.50 | 3.758% | $153.0431 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.70 | 12.426% | $82.858 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.80 | 6.604% | $117.0512 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.62 | 4.195% | $109.0088 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.41 | 4.617% | $40.1834 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.99 | 4.515% | $17.7571 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.29 | 4.441% | $217.5402 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.31 | $737.4418 | $737.44 | $737.45 | $737.50 | |