| 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 | $29.39 | 12.295% | $33.0035 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.76 | 5.538% | $150.666 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.55 | 3.142% | $152.186 | $152.19 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.34 | 6.738% | $51.5971 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.25 | 8.201% | $153.9159 | $153.92 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.43 | 9.858% | $42.2184 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.80 | 5.256% | $258.7192 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.52 | $842.3061 | $842.32 | $842.25 | $842.30 | |