| 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 | $148.91 | 3.539% | $154.1799 | $154.18 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.46 | 8.438% | $188.0966 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.68 | 6.259% | $166.4866 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.61 | 12.522% | $155.9667 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.78 | 7.294% | $258.3425 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.39 | 7.112% | $67.8983 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.37 | 7.665% | $5.7816 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.20 | $996.7522 | $996.76 | $996.80 | $996.80 | |