| 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 | $147.68 | 3.781% | $153.2638 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.52 | 3.316% | $126.5828 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.82 | 7.853% | $129.2295 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.71 | 11.539% | $62.1384 | $62.14 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.92 | 5.729% | $155.337 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.51 | 10.838% | $6.1072 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.40 | 5.267% | $240.4298 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.56 | $873.0885 | $873.09 | $873.15 | $873.00 | |