| 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 | $149.90 | 3.458% | $155.0835 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.60 | 11.482% | $94.3138 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.29 | 12.775% | $48.8203 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.57 | 11.325% | $170.9618 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.29 | 12.634% | $117.466 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.91 | 7.260% | $32.0815 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.28 | 11.736% | $125.4572 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.84 | $744.1841 | $744.18 | $744.15 | $744.30 | |