| 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 | $147.43 | 3.356% | $152.3778 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.36 | 8.624% | $204.6042 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.57 | 4.537% | $50.7736 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.70 | 6.602% | $50.8492 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.60 | 10.374% | $242.3813 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.64 | 7.107% | $227.7523 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.38 | 6.845% | $24.9804 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.68 | $953.7188 | $953.71 | $953.75 | $953.80 | |