| 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 | $145.27 | 7.277% | $155.8413 | $155.84 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.80 | 3.372% | $38.0409 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.86 | 8.308% | $268.4522 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.85 | 8.343% | $184.0206 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.47 | 9.345% | $62.8406 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.67 | 7.282% | $199.1905 | $199.19 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.26 | 4.519% | $59.8476 | $59.85 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.18 | $968.2337 | $968.23 | $968.25 | $968.10 | |