| 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 | $143.25 | 3.635% | $148.4571 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.99 | 4.351% | $217.0396 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.31 | 3.657% | $63.5521 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.70 | 11.573% | $40.9473 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.85 | 13.622% | $62.3217 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.66 | 6.831% | $249.6213 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.82 | 10.820% | $61.8597 | $61.86 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.58 | $843.7988 | $843.80 | $843.75 | $843.80 | |