| 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 | $143.81 | 7.420% | $154.4807 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.66 | 7.663% | $184.8143 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.86 | 4.211% | $48.8333 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.49 | 11.431% | $228.9796 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.96 | 5.163% | $158.7541 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.49 | 13.704% | $46.0387 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.46 | 9.360% | $152.5135 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.73 | $974.4142 | $974.40 | $974.45 | $974.40 | |