| 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 | $145.98 | 5.850% | $154.5198 | $154.52 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.58 | 4.587% | $18.3864 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.89 | 11.808% | $226.8473 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.98 | 10.229% | $257.9138 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.52 | 8.546% | $271.9294 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.45 | 3.210% | $105.7386 | $105.74 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.67 | 13.171% | $49.4218 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.07 | $1,084.7571 | $1,084.76 | $1,084.75 | $1,084.60 | |