| 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 | $150.72 | 3.195% | $155.5355 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.62 | 12.694% | $31.1261 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.85 | 9.297% | $216.2441 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.53 | 12.360% | $278.1247 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.37 | 11.763% | $108.8236 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.93 | 7.226% | $224.0273 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.56 | 9.520% | $30.1837 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.58 | $1,044.0650 | $1,044.06 | $1,044.10 | $1,043.90 | |