| 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 | $147.48 | 3.805% | $153.0916 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.31 | 11.499% | $7.0356 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.58 | 9.857% | $233.534 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.68 | 9.654% | $259.5291 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.97 | 13.469% | $56.7005 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.56 | 4.727% | $204.8041 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.25 | 3.420% | $56.1054 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.83 | $970.8003 | $970.80 | $970.85 | $970.70 | |