| 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 | $141.58 | 5.557% | $149.4476 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.78 | 5.325% | $110.3595 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.56 | 11.617% | $176.9799 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.56 | 6.293% | $97.3219 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.41 | 12.701% | $251.7853 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.84 | 9.742% | $32.747 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.38 | 7.172% | $217.9664 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.11 | $1,036.6076 | $1,036.62 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.60 | |