| 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 | $146.78 | 5.600% | $154.9997 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.98 | 8.714% | $218.4934 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.46 | 5.742% | $144.2955 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.89 | 8.281% | $60.5183 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.62 | 5.755% | $240.7195 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.49 | 10.624% | $29.3043 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.51 | 4.314% | $48.5164 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.73 | $896.8471 | $896.85 | $896.80 | $896.80 | |