| 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 | $150.76 | 7.731% | $162.4153 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.81 | 3.394% | $139.3855 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.73 | 3.261% | $137.0583 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.61 | 5.178% | $70.0591 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.55 | 7.257% | $170.056 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.26 | 13.492% | $27.5332 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.39 | 9.410% | $250.9756 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.11 | $957.4830 | $957.50 | $957.50 | $957.60 | |