| 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 | $145.39 | 9.525% | $159.2384 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.72 | 11.171% | $109.748 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.44 | 7.464% | $88.5933 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 9.828% | $275.2619 | $275.26 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.80 | 4.232% | $257.2446 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.34 | 4.314% | $75.4607 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.71 | 3.236% | $103.969 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.03 | $1,069.5159 | $1,069.51 | $1,069.50 | $1,069.50 | |