| 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 | $143.31 | 3.451% | $148.2556 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.27 | 9.336% | $23.2558 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.83 | 5.684% | $109.7317 | $109.73 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.84 | 6.496% | $60.5323 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.50 | 11.606% | $182.4758 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.82 | 10.154% | $247.6482 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.98 | 6.243% | $40.3511 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.55 | $812.2505 | $812.26 | $812.30 | $812.30 | |