| 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 | $142.45 | 5.200% | $149.8574 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.31 | 9.168% | $22.172 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.81 | 8.113% | $200.8848 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.37 | 7.283% | $54.0384 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.46 | 11.549% | $113.1776 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.78 | 6.357% | $45.4995 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.52 | 6.854% | $197.167 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.70 | $782.7967 | $782.80 | $782.80 | $782.90 | |