| 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 | $185.78 | 8.455% | $201.4877 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.52 | 9.585% | $148.5096 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.42 | 5.790% | $159.1293 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.66 | 8.144% | $36.4013 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.77 | 3.484% | $147.7441 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.52 | 5.667% | $108.3298 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.33 | 5.234% | $98.2149 | $98.21 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.00 | $899.8167 | $899.81 | $899.85 | $899.70 | |