| 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 | $145.75 | 5.344% | $153.5389 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.80 | 12.821% | $37.0053 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.67 | 11.432% | $225.8392 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.52 | 12.759% | $282.4838 | $282.48 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.48 | 11.124% | $246.1174 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.85 | 10.397% | $246.0197 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.36 | 9.779% | $118.9565 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.43 | $1,309.9608 | $1,309.97 | $1,309.95 | $1,309.90 | |