| 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 | $142.76 | 7.504% | $153.4727 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.77 | 3.704% | $157.3916 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.90 | 13.678% | $168.1298 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.62 | 11.832% | $62.201 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.78 | 9.364% | $174.7418 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.73 | 5.309% | $108.1839 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.80 | 8.229% | $76.6261 | $76.63 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.36 | $900.7469 | $900.74 | $900.80 | $900.70 | |