| 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 | $144.52 | 3.872% | $150.1158 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 4.655% | $249.8638 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.93 | 7.816% | $185.368 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.41 | 8.752% | $79.8348 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.82 | 13.318% | $80.2518 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.36 | 7.561% | $133.7629 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.73 | 8.311% | $69.0266 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.52 | $948.2237 | $948.22 | $948.20 | $948.30 | |