| 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 | $147.97 | 3.519% | $153.1771 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.38 | 9.576% | $238.1963 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.62 | 4.312% | $207.1845 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.76 | 3.211% | $183.4679 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.75 | 6.618% | $143.6678 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.98 | 5.381% | $71.638 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.28 | 11.768% | $65.1384 | $65.14 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.74 | $1,062.4700 | $1,062.48 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.50 | |