| 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 | $148.84 | 5.813% | $157.4921 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.61 | 5.403% | $253.6102 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.84 | 4.817% | $139.2389 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.99 | 10.588% | $256.5531 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.77 | 13.264% | $56.3715 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.88 | 10.311% | $48.4045 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.57 | 7.549% | $125.3699 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.50 | $1,037.0402 | $1,037.03 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.10 | |