| 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 | $146.84 | 3.686% | $152.2525 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.56 | 13.741% | $52.9578 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.73 | 3.761% | $227.994 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.72 | 8.595% | $70.2827 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.95 | 12.408% | $11.1846 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.59 | 10.524% | $220.5949 | $220.59 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 7.855% | $108.2864 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.79 | $843.5529 | $843.54 | $843.60 | $843.70 | |