| 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 | $149.64 | 5.601% | $158.0213 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.28 | 9.498% | $117.4695 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.78 | 10.643% | $119.251 | $119.25 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.61 | 12.582% | $267.5061 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.42 | 6.437% | $38.7644 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.91 | 5.123% | $85.055 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.31 | 11.596% | $251.4369 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.95 | $1,037.5042 | $1,037.51 | $1,037.45 | $1,037.60 | |