| 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 | $142.70 | 3.280% | $147.3806 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.65 | 7.767% | $198.9918 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.43 | 7.836% | $5.8555 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.69 | 8.805% | $33.3923 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.78 | 12.777% | $170.0452 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.39 | 5.295% | $48.8464 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.96 | 8.185% | $144.9246 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.60 | $749.4364 | $749.44 | $749.45 | $749.40 | |