| 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 | $148.32 | 5.534% | $156.528 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.60 | 11.124% | $6.2229 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.33 | 7.804% | $241.8367 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.54 | 8.276% | $157.5849 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.28 | 7.873% | $266.7484 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.42 | 13.379% | $275.9872 | $275.99 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.98 | 13.868% | $168.5019 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.47 | $1,273.4100 | $1,273.41 | $1,273.45 | $1,273.30 | |