| 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 | $151.29 | 5.457% | $159.5459 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.63 | 9.872% | $73.2077 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.71 | 12.764% | $277.0724 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.28 | 6.785% | $252.3116 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.70 | 7.558% | $83.5726 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.92 | 10.415% | $259.3869 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.72 | 4.396% | $26.8507 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.25 | $1,131.9478 | $1,131.95 | $1,131.90 | $1,132.00 | |