| 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 | $144.54 | 3.447% | $149.5223 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.79 | 11.510% | $171.4912 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.51 | 13.559% | $28.9689 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.96 | 13.606% | $186.2684 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.69 | 10.141% | $121.9151 | $121.92 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.53 | 6.720% | $125.428 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.48 | 9.732% | $72.9498 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.50 | $856.5437 | $856.55 | $856.50 | $856.50 | |