| 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 | $149.40 | 5.333% | $157.3675 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.58 | 5.108% | $258.1242 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.77 | 10.593% | $105.9149 | $105.91 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.48 | 13.782% | $28.9917 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.71 | 6.304% | $225.0562 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.84 | 6.269% | $57.2152 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.99 | 9.688% | $266.5309 | $266.53 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.77 | $1,099.2006 | $1,099.20 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.20 | |