| 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 | $145.54 | 5.443% | $153.4617 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.78 | 4.564% | $65.6453 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.65 | 5.707% | $29.228 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.90 | 9.844% | $22.9574 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.35 | 3.325% | $127.4514 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.87 | 4.787% | $244.0175 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.88 | 8.516% | $189.7728 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.97 | $832.5341 | $832.54 | $832.50 | $832.60 | |