| 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 | $145.95 | 4.414% | $152.3922 | $152.39 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.86 | 12.352% | $182.9765 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.29 | 9.341% | $257.2684 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.46 | 5.488% | $158.7172 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.63 | 3.310% | $144.2518 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.91 | 3.602% | $17.5191 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.90 | 9.264% | $37.0405 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.00 | $950.1657 | $950.17 | $950.15 | $950.20 | |