| 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 | $145.27 | 5.570% | $153.3615 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.81 | 9.826% | $182.1025 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.57 | 4.186% | $220.4263 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.26 | 5.665% | $76.3535 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.67 | 10.597% | $23.9664 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.76 | 3.701% | $157.3766 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.31 | 4.153% | $172.1753 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.65 | $985.7621 | $985.77 | $985.80 | $985.90 | |