| 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 | $148.86 | 5.623% | $157.2304 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.32 | 12.539% | $43.1249 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.27 | 4.565% | $148.7646 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.86 | 3.755% | $11.2678 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.27 | 12.107% | $138.1943 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.30 | 3.140% | $135.4228 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.99 | 10.725% | $264.6217 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.87 | $898.6265 | $898.61 | $898.55 | $898.60 | |