| 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 | $144.57 | 3.235% | $149.2468 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.59 | 10.653% | $17.2508 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.81 | 5.693% | $37.8487 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.60 | 12.736% | $253.2051 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.82 | 8.353% | $82.1532 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.59 | 9.164% | $25.7518 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.95 | 8.218% | $147.1224 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.93 | $712.5788 | $712.58 | $712.55 | $712.60 | |