| 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 | $146.88 | 5.254% | $154.5971 | $154.60 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.86 | 10.238% | $60.4766 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.91 | 13.599% | $153.2564 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.48 | 10.195% | $193.3702 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.90 | 3.404% | $222.2152 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.90 | 9.855% | $62.5075 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.80 | 4.279% | $18.5617 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.73 | $864.9847 | $865.00 | $864.95 | $865.10 | |