| 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 | $140.54 | 5.602% | $148.4131 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.36 | 4.728% | $176.3201 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.74 | 12.206% | $32.248 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.95 | 6.484% | $229.9522 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.74 | 5.455% | $100.9626 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.51 | 6.873% | $124.5177 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.35 | 4.575% | $234.614 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.19 | $1,047.0277 | $1,047.02 | $1,046.95 | $1,047.00 | |