| 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 | $147.72 | 4.500% | $154.3674 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.78 | 13.280% | $102.8356 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.84 | 9.796% | $110.7183 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.53 | 8.828% | $270.4702 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.59 | 5.368% | $199.7672 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.70 | 9.192% | $177.6554 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.26 | 3.781% | $62.5384 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.42 | $1,078.3525 | $1,078.37 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.40 | |