| 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 | $144.59 | 5.275% | $152.2171 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.35 | 4.351% | $54.6277 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 8.339% | $260.642 | $260.64 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.47 | 8.168% | $38.3672 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.78 | 6.547% | $138.2767 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.62 | 10.289% | $81.1948 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.39 | 12.639% | $209.9478 | $209.95 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.78 | $935.2733 | $935.28 | $935.30 | $935.20 | |