| 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 | $148.40 | 3.121% | $153.0316 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.41 | 4.555% | $24.4763 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.37 | 12.760% | $50.0316 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.30 | 13.462% | $79.7638 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.53 | 4.346% | $141.4201 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.68 | 3.141% | $57.4289 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.91 | 11.854% | $21.1516 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.60 | $527.3039 | $527.30 | $527.35 | $527.30 | |