| 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 | $144.99 | 5.178% | $152.4976 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 7.523% | $8.0642 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.27 | 3.837% | $253.6426 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.84 | 4.659% | $19.7178 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.92 | 12.254% | $61.6499 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.67 | 8.307% | $204.3428 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.72 | 9.202% | $177.6935 | $177.69 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.91 | $877.6084 | $877.60 | $877.60 | $877.50 | |