| 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 | $147.51 | 4.257% | $153.7895 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.66 | 9.594% | $161.8265 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.68 | 11.841% | $128.2593 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.58 | 5.731% | $157.0951 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.46 | 7.575% | $39.2218 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.45 | 12.190% | $228.2506 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.78 | 7.481% | $28.7834 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.12 | $897.2262 | $897.23 | $897.25 | $897.30 | |