| 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 | $143.48 | 7.235% | $153.8608 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.82 | 5.403% | $41.9715 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.98 | 3.639% | $97.3999 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.42 | 12.638% | $20.7479 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.38 | 3.270% | $165.6244 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.36 | 6.607% | $257.3067 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.30 | 11.353% | $135.0712 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.74 | $871.9824 | $871.98 | $871.90 | $872.00 | |