| 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 | $143.68 | 6.640% | $153.2204 | $153.22 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.47 | 3.431% | $47.0301 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.35 | 7.481% | $217.4878 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.79 | 5.174% | $258.5072 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.56 | 7.495% | $16.7262 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.54 | 12.645% | $36.6547 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.31 | 13.138% | $179.1088 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.70 | $908.7352 | $908.74 | $908.75 | $908.70 | |