| 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 | $147.49 | 5.246% | $155.2273 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.25 | 4.324% | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.82 | 8.804% | $16.1248 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.26 | 10.745% | $156.4384 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.54 | 6.161% | $262.7909 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.59 | 6.372% | $62.3234 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.47 | 10.427% | $220.2687 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.42 | $882.8235 | $882.82 | $882.80 | $882.80 | |