| 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 | $141.54 | 5.289% | $149.0261 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.73 | 9.627% | $52.325 | $52.33 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.67 | 9.764% | $44.641 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.50 | 4.137% | $61.9615 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.35 | 5.274% | $144.5938 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.83 | 9.303% | $240.2808 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.64 | 12.396% | $162.5696 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.26 | $855.3978 | $855.40 | $855.45 | $855.40 | |