| 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 | 5.815% | $153.2307 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.92 | 4.596% | $50.1224 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.69 | 11.749% | $216.4466 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.27 | 12.526% | $8.1806 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.48 | 12.443% | $178.1997 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.70 | 12.292% | $23.2444 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.31 | 6.549% | $21.6401 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.18 | $651.0645 | $651.06 | $651.10 | $650.90 | |