| 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 | $145.30 | 5.326% | $153.0387 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.80 | 11.576% | $215.1185 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.84 | 10.112% | $52.6776 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.30 | 9.667% | $66.1292 | $66.13 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.70 | 9.675% | $149.9257 | $149.93 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.59 | 3.221% | $147.1828 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.95 | 6.660% | $87.4079 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.48 | $871.4804 | $871.49 | $871.55 | $871.40 | |