| 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 | $148.59 | 3.313% | $153.5128 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.38 | 7.848% | $7.9592 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.80 | 13.372% | $215.1801 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.79 | 7.468% | $200.7395 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.47 | 6.593% | $101.7643 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.94 | 12.837% | $172.5729 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.75 | 10.530% | $176.5717 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.72 | $1,028.3005 | $1,028.29 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.40 | |