| 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 | $145.80 | 6.686% | $155.5482 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.48 | 3.338% | $60.4321 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.98 | 8.534% | $218.1316 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.64 | 10.805% | $70.5163 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.51 | 11.407% | $263.4887 | $263.49 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.41 | 4.108% | $39.9879 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.71 | 10.495% | $222.8795 | $222.88 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.53 | $1,030.9843 | $1,030.99 | $1,031.05 | $1,030.90 | |