| 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 | 5.850% | $153.2814 | $153.28 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 4.609% | $25.6292 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.55 | 13.717% | $207.5904 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.72 | 13.280% | $253.43 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.50 | 6.781% | $184.1972 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.71 | 13.579% | $72.3612 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.92 | 8.744% | $109.7444 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.71 | $1,006.2338 | $1,006.23 | $1,006.30 | $1,006.20 | |