| 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 | $142.68 | 4.795% | $149.5215 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.70 | 12.823% | $147.4597 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.54 | 7.301% | $148.6548 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.90 | 10.701% | $60.7748 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.77 | 12.227% | $58.0999 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.31 | 3.664% | $126.7914 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.25 | 5.586% | $187.1512 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.15 | $878.4533 | $878.44 | $878.40 | $878.60 | |