| 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 | $142.56 | 5.602% | $150.5462 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.79 | 5.289% | $157.7124 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.36 | 7.116% | $98.9323 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.64 | 10.301% | $94.4618 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.34 | 3.768% | $253.5467 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.79 | 3.193% | $32.8051 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.96 | 10.442% | $54.0724 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.44 | $842.0769 | $842.08 | $842.05 | $842.00 | |