| 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 | $75.27 | 10.500% | $83.1734 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.94 | 12.190% | $148.0235 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.99 | 3.306% | $50.6096 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.64 | 3.523% | $153.8766 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.47 | 7.396% | $101.457 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.96 | 13.624% | $148.802 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.43 | 3.862% | $214.4023 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.70 | $900.3444 | $900.34 | $900.30 | $900.40 | |