| 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 | 6.806% | $154.3347 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.36 | 10.333% | $35.7038 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.66 | 10.352% | $79.0782 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.53 | 13.223% | $37.9637 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.61 | 3.153% | $30.5436 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.66 | 4.372% | $98.7985 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.55 | 6.230% | $264.0347 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.87 | $700.4572 | $700.44 | $700.50 | $700.40 | |