| 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 | $148.82 | 3.103% | $153.4379 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 5.189% | $53.2046 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.63 | 7.318% | $218.5316 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.78 | 4.476% | $55.1424 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.88 | 10.714% | $236.7951 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.32 | 12.678% | $156.983 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.95 | 13.662% | $214.7643 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.96 | $1,088.8589 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.90 | $1,088.80 | |