| 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 | $143.85 | 6.383% | $153.0319 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.75 | 11.368% | $211.3208 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 3.187% | $50.3346 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 3.696% | $256.7202 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.77 | 10.414% | $56.0572 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.35 | 8.296% | $30.7019 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.37 | 8.801% | $38.4829 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.44 | $796.6495 | $796.64 | $796.65 | $796.60 | |