| 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 | $142.66 | 4.609% | $149.2352 | $149.24 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.48 | 4.416% | $98.6522 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.25 | 5.435% | $193.2096 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.30 | 8.371% | $200.8115 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.33 | 12.451% | $54.3476 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.37 | 4.308% | $37.9368 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.32 | 3.843% | $119.7517 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.71 | $853.9446 | $853.95 | $853.95 | $853.90 | |