| 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 | $145.87 | 5.247% | $153.5238 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.59 | 4.556% | $74.8516 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.91 | 3.861% | $134.9258 | $134.93 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.61 | 10.521% | $133.2994 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.54 | 12.388% | $61.2964 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.81 | 13.590% | $175.8487 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.69 | 6.601% | $167.0331 | $167.03 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.02 | $900.7788 | $900.78 | $900.80 | $900.70 | |