| 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 | $145.88 | 5.674% | $154.1572 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.99 | 3.857% | $31.1467 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.90 | 13.726% | $98.8279 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.55 | 5.267% | $21.6324 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.60 | 11.859% | $85.684 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.60 | 10.425% | $271.2038 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.32 | 13.520% | $125.2353 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.84 | $787.8873 | $787.89 | $787.95 | $787.80 | |