| 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 | $145.78 | 5.180% | $153.3314 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 8.468% | $81.7849 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.57 | 10.483% | $27.1457 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.35 | 11.748% | $216.0648 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.87 | 8.422% | $221.0399 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.32 | 7.287% | $232.0832 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.74 | 6.859% | $201.6857 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.03 | $1,133.1356 | $1,133.13 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.10 | |