| 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 | $142.32 | 4.335% | $148.4896 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.69 | 12.106% | $33.2843 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.94 | 3.441% | $246.1275 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.81 | 13.229% | $7.7109 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.60 | 5.342% | $228.1708 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.36 | 12.591% | $65.7081 | $65.71 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.81 | 5.446% | $206.4738 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.53 | $935.9650 | $935.96 | $935.95 | $936.00 | |