| 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 | $144.47 | 5.500% | $152.4159 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.35 | 9.471% | $112.0436 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.42 | 5.576% | $132.4134 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.93 | 13.557% | $191.8318 | $191.83 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.26 | 11.168% | $50.3146 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.96 | 8.369% | $183.1003 | $183.10 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.68 | 11.345% | $98.7407 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.07 | $920.8603 | $920.85 | $920.85 | $920.70 | |