| 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 | $150.85 | 3.574% | $156.2414 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.50 | 7.239% | $203.2179 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.79 | 8.154% | $21.4037 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.52 | 9.277% | $155.7416 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.25 | 10.686% | $206.1527 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 12.458% | $33.4787 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.80 | 4.539% | $114.7838 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.48 | $891.0198 | $891.01 | $891.05 | $891.00 | |