| 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 | $144.50 | 5.388% | $152.2857 | $152.29 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.26 | 4.489% | $24.3041 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.33 | 3.633% | $231.4436 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.61 | 9.109% | $70.4953 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.54 | 7.821% | $91.1519 | $91.15 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.40 | 8.178% | $29.6408 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.32 | 9.451% | $241.1424 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.96 | $840.4638 | $840.46 | $840.50 | $840.40 | |