| 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 | $147.36 | 4.345% | $153.7628 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.70 | 12.416% | $86.2231 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.97 | 3.789% | $54.977 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.72 | 6.814% | $148.1724 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.73 | 13.784% | $30.4145 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.84 | 9.318% | $42.4591 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.52 | 12.630% | $19.7328 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.84 | $535.7417 | $535.73 | $535.70 | $535.80 | |