| 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 | $142.80 | 5.342% | $150.4284 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.78 | 12.217% | $94.0154 | $94.02 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.82 | 6.160% | $93.2297 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.95 | 11.703% | $146.2751 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.74 | 12.542% | $168.5204 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.99 | 11.648% | $17.8525 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.42 | 5.356% | $103.6914 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.50 | $774.0129 | $774.02 | $774.05 | $774.00 | |