| 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 | $145.54 | 3.237% | $150.2511 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.29 | 13.161% | $47.8558 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.58 | 8.399% | $78.676 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.35 | 8.427% | $268.1942 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.30 | 12.870% | $147.0696 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.62 | 3.233% | $112.1317 | $112.13 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.46 | 8.742% | $50.5215 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.14 | $854.6999 | $854.70 | $854.70 | $854.80 | |