| 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 | $147.50 | 5.558% | $155.6981 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.65 | 8.580% | $140.774 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.98 | 10.281% | $192.9697 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.55 | 9.832% | $151.0739 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.72 | 9.241% | $240.0243 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.87 | 5.667% | $6.2027 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.93 | 12.584% | $15.683 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.20 | $902.4257 | $902.41 | $902.35 | $902.50 | |