| 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 | $153.35 | 5.741% | $162.1538 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.90 | 4.838% | $29.2498 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.51 | 3.211% | $87.2236 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.57 | 5.156% | $225.6332 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.98 | 11.334% | $24.4712 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.70 | 5.312% | $145.0146 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.56 | 10.680% | $8.3674 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.57 | $682.1136 | $682.10 | $682.05 | $682.10 | |