| 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 | $143.50 | 5.510% | $151.4069 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.30 | 10.579% | $125.286 | $125.29 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.90 | 8.564% | $73.715 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.90 | 7.831% | $79.6871 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.53 | 11.706% | $273.1547 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.58 | 4.666% | $229.8256 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.26 | 12.763% | $39.7602 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.97 | $972.8355 | $972.85 | $972.85 | $972.90 | |