| 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 | $144.88 | 5.770% | $153.2396 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.55 | 9.473% | $79.4227 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.69 | 7.816% | $249.7989 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.67 | 10.342% | $43.7727 | $43.77 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.51 | 12.136% | $129.5283 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.33 | 6.662% | $231.8085 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.35 | 9.864% | $24.5546 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.98 | $912.1253 | $912.12 | $912.10 | $912.10 | |