| 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 | $143.32 | 3.356% | $148.1298 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.50 | 12.775% | $97.5504 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.40 | 13.492% | $67.4142 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.76 | 7.116% | $54.3721 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.74 | 3.707% | $14.2493 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.32 | 5.512% | $195.5348 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.90 | 10.790% | $232.5482 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.94 | $809.7988 | $809.79 | $809.80 | $809.70 | |