| 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 | $145.25 | 3.765% | $150.7187 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.90 | 3.714% | $38.2705 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.63 | 9.465% | $204.2945 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.46 | 7.839% | $257.1529 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.92 | 5.512% | $207.7742 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.69 | 4.524% | $119.8786 | $119.88 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.52 | 11.839% | $8.4103 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.37 | $986.4997 | $986.49 | $986.45 | $986.60 | |