| 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 | $148.70 | 3.788% | $154.3328 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.65 | 7.110% | $136.7259 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.83 | 13.297% | $98.3758 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.46 | 6.434% | $41.9989 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.70 | 3.853% | $65.1158 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.83 | 10.563% | $207.6705 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.33 | 5.670% | $53.1837 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.50 | $757.4034 | $757.41 | $757.45 | $757.40 | |