| 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 | $143.82 | 3.774% | $149.2478 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.68 | 7.788% | $42.7703 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.91 | 11.582% | $271.0438 | $271.04 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.90 | 5.451% | $18.8757 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.81 | 10.819% | $242.4831 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.43 | 11.318% | $117.3626 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.63 | 7.299% | $58.6174 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.18 | $900.4007 | $900.40 | $900.40 | $900.40 | |