| 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 | $149.78 | 3.125% | $154.4606 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.40 | 11.175% | $120.5137 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.68 | 8.184% | $124.0654 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.37 | 4.680% | $16.0893 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.94 | 6.411% | $148.9116 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.53 | 3.799% | $24.4239 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.89 | 5.803% | $237.9404 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.59 | $826.4049 | $826.40 | $826.35 | $826.40 | |