| 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 | $137.78 | 7.445% | $148.0377 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.85 | 3.638% | $46.4816 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.57 | 4.626% | $153.3503 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.83 | 9.841% | $163.4764 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 13.768% | $35.0519 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.64 | 10.127% | $201.136 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.42 | 13.687% | $153.9549 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.90 | $901.4888 | $901.49 | $901.55 | $901.60 | |