| 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 | $142.40 | 5.720% | $150.5453 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.71 | 12.154% | $114.0718 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.96 | 8.290% | $150.4798 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.70 | 6.588% | $91.3459 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.49 | 5.792% | $212.1024 | $212.10 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.91 | 9.493% | $32.7494 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 13.577% | $278.0592 | $278.06 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.99 | $1,029.3538 | $1,029.36 | $1,029.35 | $1,029.30 | |