| 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 | $146.90 | 5.555% | $155.0603 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.52 | 4.290% | $182.0069 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.73 | 8.221% | $129.573 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.62 | 5.709% | $241.6719 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.32 | 9.163% | $10.174 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.37 | 7.137% | $55.0363 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.81 | 13.572% | $280.3071 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.27 | $1,053.8295 | $1,053.83 | $1,053.75 | $1,053.90 | |