| 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 | $147.30 | 5.586% | $155.5282 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.50 | 8.461% | $89.4803 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.77 | 11.344% | $271.4233 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.76 | 9.745% | $187.4006 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.92 | 9.634% | $128.1841 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.96 | 12.293% | $43.7494 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.97 | 3.599% | $95.28 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.18 | $971.0459 | $971.04 | $971.10 | $971.00 | |