| 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 | $147.36 | 5.349% | $155.2423 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.59 | 5.442% | $43.8533 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.81 | 3.688% | $235.1748 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.91 | 6.384% | $265.8643 | $265.86 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.79 | 8.450% | $35.5608 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.76 | 11.510% | $141.3501 | $141.35 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.95 | 13.823% | $211.6539 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.17 | $1,088.6995 | $1,088.68 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.90 | |