| 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 | $144.25 | 3.641% | $149.5021 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.72 | 12.800% | $83.1562 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.74 | 12.304% | $178.2714 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.50 | 9.736% | $209.0471 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.25 | 12.689% | $30.7078 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.91 | 13.865% | $90.9895 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.26 | 6.485% | $236.6736 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.63 | $978.3477 | $978.35 | $978.30 | $978.40 | |