| 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 | $143.95 | 5.805% | $152.3063 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.96 | 5.746% | $228.3691 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.34 | 13.556% | $283.1405 | $283.14 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.64 | 4.186% | $258.0062 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.56 | 12.459% | $28.7445 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.49 | 5.486% | $40.6016 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.56 | 13.844% | $19.991 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.50 | $1,011.1592 | $1,011.16 | $1,011.15 | $1,011.10 | |