| 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 | $147.68 | 6.504% | $157.2851 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.31 | 13.786% | $214.2704 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.92 | 8.278% | $170.9926 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.44 | 12.318% | $249.8402 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.31 | 8.490% | $218.4012 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.91 | 11.492% | $51.186 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.93 | 4.408% | $50.0428 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.50 | $1,112.0183 | $1,112.02 | $1,112.05 | $1,112.00 | |