| 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 | $148.84 | 5.479% | $156.9949 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.60 | 9.408% | $242.4481 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.64 | 11.801% | $203.0753 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.96 | 11.835% | $199.0216 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 5.292% | $37.8735 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.71 | 3.419% | $51.4096 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.45 | 9.768% | $262.8395 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.17 | $1,153.6625 | $1,153.66 | $1,153.65 | $1,153.60 | |