| 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 | $145.96 | 5.649% | $154.2053 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.98 | 5.443% | $50.5916 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.65 | 9.692% | $106.0173 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.74 | 9.703% | $168.6574 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.66 | 13.569% | $199.4953 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.59 | 8.549% | $252.4741 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.50 | 6.742% | $250.31 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.08 | $1,181.7510 | $1,181.76 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.80 | |