| 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 | $144.25 | 3.449% | $149.2252 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.33 | 11.463% | $46.0677 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.75 | 12.679% | $49.2971 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.83 | 9.646% | $231.1667 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.90 | 11.765% | $270.3595 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.48 | 7.474% | $54.2529 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.62 | 6.199% | $27.2082 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.16 | $827.5773 | $827.59 | $827.55 | $827.70 | |