| 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 | $142.73 | 5.362% | $150.3832 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.67 | 10.508% | $70.3604 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.62 | 4.866% | $237.6473 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.52 | 9.732% | $107.0106 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.99 | 7.626% | $176.4959 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.81 | 10.104% | $32.822 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.86 | 5.259% | $229.3173 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.20 | $1,004.0367 | $1,004.04 | $1,004.00 | $1,004.00 | |