| 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 | $144.27 | 6.380% | $153.4744 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.89 | 8.168% | $12.8612 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.45 | 3.125% | $244.8703 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.25 | 6.494% | $73.7471 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.38 | 7.818% | $190.1694 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.62 | 11.375% | $85.3355 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.61 | 5.717% | $97.9045 | $97.90 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.47 | $858.3624 | $858.36 | $858.30 | $858.40 | |