| 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 | $145.63 | 5.619% | $153.8129 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.95 | 9.737% | $87.7347 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.56 | 5.678% | $29.1249 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.86 | 6.596% | $9.4444 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.25 | 9.333% | $210.1927 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.68 | 4.838% | $130.712 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.33 | 9.801% | $271.5708 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.26 | $892.5924 | $892.57 | $892.55 | $892.50 | |