| 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 | $142.53 | 3.486% | $147.4986 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.76 | 5.154% | $29.1908 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.72 | 3.654% | $52.5733 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.43 | 3.512% | $24.2529 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.80 | 10.399% | $166.4817 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.92 | 3.688% | $191.7398 | $191.74 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.75 | 7.263% | $249.6546 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.91 | $861.3917 | $861.38 | $861.40 | $861.50 | |