| 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 | $95.74 | 5.785% | $101.2786 | $101.28 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.68 | 4.851% | $146.4559 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.61 | 4.491% | $54.9727 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.93 | 5.113% | $198.59 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.99 | 3.425% | $149.9559 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.51 | 11.461% | $276.9917 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.43 | 7.554% | $149.9625 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.89 | $1,078.2073 | $1,078.21 | $1,078.20 | $1,078.40 | |