| 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 | $149.40 | 5.333% | $157.3675 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.53 | 5.627% | $156.8878 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.46 | 12.175% | $105.9605 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.96 | 4.483% | $91.9032 | $91.90 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.43 | 13.528% | $160.5627 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.39 | 6.783% | $138.1665 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.33 | 4.793% | $261.2804 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.50 | $1,072.1286 | $1,072.13 | $1,072.10 | $1,072.30 | |