| 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 | $148.82 | 4.733% | $155.8637 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.77 | 7.219% | $177.7369 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.43 | 4.404% | $33.8582 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.67 | 12.496% | $118.8745 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.62 | 4.464% | $41.3886 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.74 | 10.554% | $175.4934 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.25 | 6.240% | $149.0016 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.30 | $852.2169 | $852.21 | $852.20 | $852.30 | |