| 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 | $143.56 | 6.648% | $153.1039 | $153.10 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.55 | 5.683% | $158.0489 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.35 | 4.228% | $144.1994 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.96 | 5.598% | $160.4667 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.86 | 5.699% | $263.0425 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.25 | 8.627% | $192.5414 | $192.54 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.52 | 5.514% | $210.5215 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.05 | $1,281.9243 | $1,281.92 | $1,281.90 | $1,281.80 | |