| 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 | $145.32 | 5.120% | $152.7604 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.53 | 3.492% | $173.3801 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.36 | 13.231% | $276.6913 | $276.69 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.34 | 4.226% | $234.8629 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.30 | 13.668% | $223.1303 | $223.13 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.63 | 11.826% | $218.7652 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.42 | 7.270% | $268.6255 | $268.63 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,424.90 | $1,548.2157 | $1,548.22 | $1,548.25 | $1,548.30 | |