| 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 | $150.31 | 7.427% | $161.4735 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.64 | 7.494% | $171.6034 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.68 | 13.360% | $97.1268 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.68 | 8.662% | $170.2516 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.75 | 7.379% | $214.4896 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.80 | 12.293% | $236.7136 | $236.71 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.41 | 4.841% | $55.9956 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.27 | $1,107.6541 | $1,107.65 | $1,107.65 | $1,107.70 | |