| 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 | $144.40 | 5.140% | $151.8222 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.58 | 3.255% | $173.0347 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.71 | 8.520% | $21.3893 | $21.39 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.42 | 11.120% | $10.4675 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.98 | 4.394% | $243.2171 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.93 | 4.745% | $17.7333 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.99 | 12.755% | $254.815 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.01 | $872.4791 | $872.48 | $872.45 | $872.40 | |