| 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 | $143.35 | 4.800% | $150.2308 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.67 | 3.465% | $22.4209 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.33 | 12.242% | $26.1861 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.79 | 4.168% | $36.24 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.40 | 6.283% | $103.5196 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.80 | 5.500% | $216.064 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.90 | 10.512% | $47.4096 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.24 | $602.0710 | $602.07 | $602.05 | $602.00 | |