| 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 | $149.96 | 3.200% | $154.7587 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.42 | 13.713% | $150.5788 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.67 | 7.805% | $52.4687 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.53 | 7.189% | $31.6529 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.56 | 11.670% | $164.7803 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.29 | 3.837% | $234.9727 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 6.642% | $261.9021 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.02 | $1,051.1142 | $1,051.11 | $1,051.10 | $1,051.30 | |