| 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 | $66.74 | 5.203% | $70.2125 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.39 | 4.652% | $137.5023 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.75 | 6.513% | $189.3269 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.86 | 5.841% | $150.146 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.40 | 7.269% | $241.7843 | $241.78 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 11.706% | $82.9864 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.68 | 6.764% | $170.4808 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.11 | $1,042.4392 | $1,042.44 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.40 | |