| 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 | $145.27 | 6.275% | $154.3857 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.60 | 9.864% | $52.2953 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.93 | 9.662% | $206.0878 | $206.09 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.82 | 4.172% | $252.9505 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.96 | 5.176% | $29.4072 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.61 | 6.693% | $190.5644 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.95 | 12.666% | $112.6097 | $112.61 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.14 | $998.3006 | $998.31 | $998.30 | $998.40 | |