| 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 | $142.60 | 5.522% | $150.4744 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.57 | 10.117% | $179.0172 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.45 | 8.344% | $148.9188 | $148.92 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.99 | 11.783% | $221.3192 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.77 | 6.525% | $257.5455 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.33 | 4.761% | $47.4882 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.99 | 6.450% | $63.8594 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.70 | $1,068.6227 | $1,068.63 | $1,068.55 | $1,068.60 | |