| 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 | $148.37 | 5.535% | $156.5823 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.82 | 13.389% | $178.9505 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.77 | 12.775% | $53.8726 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.69 | 10.564% | $174.3484 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.98 | 10.386% | $239.5155 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.59 | 6.320% | $241.9737 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.35 | 8.338% | $58.8817 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.57 | $1,104.1247 | $1,104.12 | $1,104.10 | $1,104.20 | |