| 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 | $148.48 | 4.622% | $155.3427 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.48 | 3.258% | $55.2224 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.71 | 8.775% | $264.0078 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.42 | 5.615% | $33.1842 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.38 | 5.720% | $250.9581 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.87 | 6.488% | $174.5019 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.57 | 11.399% | $137.6557 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.91 | $1,070.8728 | $1,070.87 | $1,070.85 | $1,070.90 | |