| 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 | $144.54 | 4.656% | $151.2698 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.79 | 5.571% | $122.2407 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.94 | 4.300% | $104.2374 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.78 | 4.294% | $129.0951 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.61 | 8.556% | $122.2449 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.88 | 3.651% | $56.8837 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.28 | 8.724% | $157.9542 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.82 | $843.9258 | $843.92 | $843.95 | $843.90 | |