| 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 | $145.77 | 5.537% | $153.8413 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.66 | 13.684% | $88.287 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.42 | 6.802% | $226.8688 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.43 | 3.865% | $36.7994 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.68 | 7.740% | $232.3736 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.43 | 11.680% | $223.8402 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.78 | 5.649% | $85.3433 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.17 | $1,047.3536 | $1,047.35 | $1,047.35 | $1,047.30 | |