| 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 | $147.83 | 3.467% | $152.9553 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.50 | 5.845% | $52.3933 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.62 | 12.350% | $36.6486 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.67 | 4.319% | $172.8253 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.34 | 4.252% | $68.1183 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.89 | 4.813% | $248.2915 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.28 | 13.579% | $48.0212 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.13 | $779.2535 | $779.26 | $779.25 | $779.20 | |