| 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 | $142.84 | 3.840% | $148.3251 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.96 | 4.783% | $184.3762 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.61 | 6.643% | $23.0456 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.79 | 13.350% | $40.568 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.59 | 7.274% | $127.2162 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.84 | 9.345% | $157.2818 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.47 | 12.854% | $173.197 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.10 | $854.0099 | $854.03 | $854.05 | $854.00 | |