| 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 | $144.81 | 5.284% | $152.4618 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.61 | 6.753% | $183.1988 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.61 | 11.191% | $183.0315 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.55 | 12.408% | $91.6687 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.25 | 12.418% | $174.5289 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.88 | 11.828% | $187.7368 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.98 | 7.313% | $101.9259 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.69 | $1,074.5524 | $1,074.56 | $1,074.60 | $1,074.50 | |