| 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 | $145.92 | 4.440% | $152.3988 | $152.40 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.60 | 13.796% | $279.483 | $279.48 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.62 | 8.498% | $54.9217 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.42 | 5.659% | $133.5741 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 5.140% | $101.4601 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.87 | 4.702% | $101.4248 | $101.42 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.75 | 5.694% | $138.1949 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.68 | $961.4574 | $961.44 | $961.40 | $961.50 | |