| 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 | $142.72 | 7.304% | $153.1443 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.71 | 13.382% | $31.4182 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.58 | 12.299% | $47.8169 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.31 | 3.572% | $145.3219 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.40 | 11.867% | $18.3462 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 3.815% | $254.6478 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.84 | 3.620% | $193.6036 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.85 | $844.2989 | $844.30 | $844.25 | $844.10 | |