| 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 | $147.52 | 3.352% | $152.4649 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.56 | 12.350% | $8.4937 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.37 | 8.606% | $57.963 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.40 | 5.585% | $48.9914 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.68 | 8.484% | $230.7238 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.93 | 7.614% | $225.9141 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.31 | 10.728% | $179.7226 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.77 | $904.2735 | $904.25 | $904.20 | $904.30 | |