| 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 | $145.25 | 5.524% | $153.2736 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.60 | 6.438% | $141.1368 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.26 | 12.190% | $55.2648 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.98 | 7.271% | $189.8482 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.96 | 4.292% | $75.0485 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.44 | 3.285% | $161.5791 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.68 | 4.682% | $106.4407 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.17 | $882.5917 | $882.59 | $882.60 | $882.50 | |