| 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 | $146.86 | 4.210% | $153.0428 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.42 | 7.483% | $246.5875 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.68 | 13.631% | $56.4519 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.97 | 10.674% | $85.1858 | $85.19 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.73 | 9.520% | $39.1315 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.40 | 4.863% | $149.3249 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.54 | 7.648% | $225.5656 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.60 | $955.2900 | $955.29 | $955.30 | $955.30 | |