| 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 | $144.98 | 5.710% | $153.2584 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.28 | 9.112% | $14.4901 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.89 | 10.126% | $162.8653 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.32 | 7.287% | $125.8691 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.59 | 8.500% | $8.2352 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.58 | 13.596% | $235.8026 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.81 | 3.387% | $22.5487 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.45 | $723.0694 | $723.08 | $723.05 | $723.10 | |