| 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 | $145.36 | 5.479% | $153.3243 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.40 | 4.405% | $87.0738 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.84 | 13.674% | $276.0459 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.50 | 12.273% | $270.0166 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.55 | 7.633% | $52.2558 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.26 | 3.309% | $206.8866 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.28 | 11.815% | $244.0698 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.19 | $1,289.6728 | $1,289.68 | $1,289.60 | $1,289.70 | |