| 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 | $148.48 | 5.525% | $156.6835 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.40 | 5.710% | $213.957 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.36 | 8.786% | $245.1601 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.28 | 9.754% | $12.3803 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.73 | 13.580% | $62.1623 | $62.16 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.83 | 8.840% | $105.3898 | $105.39 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.59 | 5.246% | $96.3948 | $96.39 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.67 | $892.1278 | $892.12 | $892.15 | $892.30 | |