| 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 | $147.84 | 3.650% | $153.2362 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.50 | 8.369% | $35.2199 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.61 | 9.144% | $137.0958 | $137.10 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.67 | 10.255% | $133.0447 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.51 | 7.816% | $262.5427 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.62 | 12.533% | $11.951 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.29 | 3.477% | $149.307 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.04 | $882.3973 | $882.40 | $882.40 | $882.30 | |