| 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 | $141.99 | 5.172% | $149.3337 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.79 | 8.780% | $32.4056 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.32 | 11.756% | $48.4127 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.37 | 5.203% | $216.0554 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.84 | 5.337% | $225.2526 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.93 | 5.864% | $200.0089 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.52 | 12.874% | $16.3893 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.76 | $887.8582 | $887.86 | $887.85 | $887.90 | |