| 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 | $148.85 | 5.492% | $157.0248 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 4.543% | $17.6155 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.61 | 8.441% | $152.4789 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.25 | 10.670% | $251.4976 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.67 | 12.798% | $271.4709 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.35 | 13.465% | $124.074 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.43 | 4.788% | $73.8022 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.01 | $1,047.9639 | $1,047.96 | $1,047.90 | $1,048.00 | |