| 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 | $135.26 | 6.762% | $144.4063 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.51 | 12.799% | $55.8468 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.61 | 4.579% | $184.697 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.59 | 3.377% | $170.1482 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.54 | 10.384% | $25.9844 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.78 | 9.400% | $252.4733 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.81 | 4.282% | $58.1998 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.10 | $891.7558 | $891.76 | $891.75 | $891.70 | |