| 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 | $145.56 | 5.500% | $153.5658 | $153.57 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.47 | 8.786% | $218.0833 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.63 | 3.722% | $243.3629 | $243.36 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.94 | 3.335% | $147.707 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 8.443% | $271.6606 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.33 | 13.257% | $242.7437 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.56 | 10.670% | $20.5404 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.00 | $1,297.6637 | $1,297.66 | $1,297.65 | $1,297.70 | |