| 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 | $145.25 | 5.627% | $153.4232 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.92 | 9.547% | $27.2991 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.26 | 8.842% | $61.2345 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.84 | 8.590% | $205.0614 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.25 | 3.145% | $251.9317 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.87 | 3.264% | $252.8626 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.82 | 13.501% | $76.9764 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.21 | $1,028.7889 | $1,028.78 | $1,028.80 | $1,028.80 | |