| 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 | $142.97 | 5.835% | $151.3123 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.93 | 3.554% | $50.669 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.94 | 11.731% | $138.4794 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.44 | 5.473% | $167.1114 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.57 | 3.675% | $125.0009 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.58 | 4.143% | $180.7714 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.64 | 9.152% | $150.2368 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.07 | $963.5812 | $963.58 | $963.55 | $963.60 | |