| 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 | $145.28 | 5.228% | $152.8752 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.25 | 10.499% | $101.9353 | $101.94 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.96 | 4.448% | $131.5627 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.93 | 10.341% | $80.4717 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.39 | 10.296% | $84.2551 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.75 | 11.856% | $165.2672 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.77 | 10.433% | $147.7262 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.33 | $864.0934 | $864.11 | $864.10 | $864.20 | |