| 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 | $70.37 | 5.180% | $74.0152 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.42 | 4.322% | $163.1805 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.63 | 6.754% | $167.2088 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.25 | 5.171% | $253.725 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.88 | 7.768% | $248.8148 | $248.81 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.60 | 6.264% | $143.0313 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.40 | 12.125% | $32.9648 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.55 | $1,082.9404 | $1,082.94 | $1,082.95 | $1,082.90 | |