| 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 | $142.80 | 5.165% | $150.1756 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 11.647% | $84.5949 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.41 | 8.647% | $214.48 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.79 | 6.629% | $31.7648 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.65 | 10.112% | $215.4341 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.67 | 7.849% | $20.1354 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.55 | 12.641% | $246.1769 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.64 | $962.7617 | $962.76 | $962.85 | $962.80 | |