| 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 | $244.63 | 13.145% | $276.7866 | $276.79 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.76 | 5.428% | $150.509 | $150.51 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.65 | 4.117% | $198.4991 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.51 | 12.514% | $129.9649 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.39 | 5.816% | $46.9717 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.52 | 10.205% | $21.512 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.52 | 11.476% | $181.1708 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.98 | $1,005.4141 | $1,005.41 | $1,005.35 | $1,005.50 | |