| 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 | $147.26 | 5.175% | $154.8807 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.72 | 11.514% | $154.6922 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.85 | 11.472% | $32.1597 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.88 | 13.513% | $94.0796 | $94.08 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.52 | 12.546% | $78.242 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.75 | 9.741% | $195.0646 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.81 | 12.607% | $220.4958 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.79 | $929.6146 | $929.61 | $929.65 | $929.70 | |