| 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 | $144.40 | 3.166% | $148.9717 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.38 | 6.461% | $210.1327 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.71 | 11.511% | $156.9071 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.79 | 6.799% | $163.1782 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 5.378% | $81.7417 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.85 | 4.539% | $226.6928 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.62 | 7.626% | $87.8443 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.32 | $1,075.4685 | $1,075.46 | $1,075.50 | $1,075.40 | |