| 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 | $142.50 | 4.739% | $149.2531 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.81 | 13.635% | $19.102 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.37 | 9.820% | $115.7173 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.76 | 10.275% | $126.5516 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.92 | 3.856% | $71.5776 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.77 | 7.776% | $148.483 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.62 | 8.669% | $197.3646 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.75 | $828.0492 | $828.04 | $828.05 | $828.20 | |