| 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 | $147.50 | 5.253% | $155.2482 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.31 | 4.526% | $150.8415 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.69 | 3.136% | $252.3635 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.96 | 9.126% | $247.6724 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.35 | 6.736% | $52.6742 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.52 | 12.656% | $273.2133 | $273.21 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.33 | 13.141% | $84.0977 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.66 | $1,216.1108 | $1,216.10 | $1,216.05 | $1,216.10 | |