| 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 | $144.63 | 5.436% | $152.4921 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.35 | 9.660% | $73.856 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.68 | 6.628% | $251.3009 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.67 | 8.278% | $80.8512 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.76 | 12.332% | $227.7644 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.64 | 6.338% | $27.2651 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.76 | 7.758% | $105.3442 | $105.34 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.49 | $918.8739 | $918.87 | $918.85 | $919.00 | |