| 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 | $150.80 | 4.359% | $157.3734 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.64 | 5.644% | $115.8281 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.56 | 6.845% | $102.1011 | $102.10 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.57 | 12.584% | $85.0797 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.95 | 5.403% | $139.0793 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.63 | 4.209% | $257.0107 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.31 | 6.570% | $237.9815 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.46 | $1,094.4538 | $1,094.45 | $1,094.50 | $1,094.50 | |