| 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 | $147.79 | 3.550% | $153.0365 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.87 | 8.770% | $188.0307 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.53 | 6.675% | $131.7756 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.40 | 5.453% | $178.6374 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.87 | 10.671% | $39.6977 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.90 | 12.763% | $181.4357 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 11.127% | $160.6674 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.94 | $1,033.2810 | $1,033.30 | $1,033.35 | $1,033.20 | |