| 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 | $144.37 | 3.459% | $149.3638 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.55 | 5.212% | $50.0283 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.28 | 3.858% | $231.8941 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.67 | 6.858% | $8.196 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.82 | 8.855% | $148.9354 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.70 | 12.239% | $270.1593 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.54 | 13.495% | $63.0351 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.93 | $921.6120 | $921.62 | $921.65 | $921.60 | |