| 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 | $148.91 | 3.699% | $154.4182 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.77 | 12.152% | $44.6029 | $44.60 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.82 | 10.665% | $204.5311 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.88 | 6.400% | $152.0243 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.67 | 7.601% | $35.1532 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.48 | 4.865% | $74.9575 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.38 | 8.417% | $216.1618 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.91 | $881.8490 | $881.84 | $881.80 | $881.90 | |