| 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 | $146.96 | 5.723% | $155.3705 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.79 | 7.586% | $107.3601 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.96 | 3.362% | $15.463 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.84 | 9.732% | $33.8413 | $33.84 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.26 | 13.670% | $138.9729 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.88 | 11.474% | $164.8478 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.71 | 13.151% | $283.6809 | $283.68 | $283.70 | $283.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.40 | $899.5365 | $899.53 | $899.50 | $899.60 | |