| 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 | $142.48 | 4.683% | $149.1523 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.52 | 9.588% | $83.8567 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.88 | 8.834% | $34.6963 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.89 | 5.660% | $22.0724 | $22.07 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.40 | 11.841% | $269.9842 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.88 | 12.797% | $240.1223 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.77 | 7.218% | $159.5082 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.82 | $959.3924 | $959.39 | $959.35 | $959.50 | |