| 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 | $143.62 | 5.437% | $151.4286 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.53 | 3.298% | $242.2648 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.56 | 7.657% | $144.8633 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.76 | 10.785% | $77.2836 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.97 | 7.229% | $39.6426 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.90 | 7.384% | $187.8146 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.32 | 6.304% | $106.6442 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.66 | $949.9417 | $949.92 | $949.95 | $949.90 | |