| 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 | $145.30 | 6.525% | $154.7808 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.29 | 13.458% | $100.1721 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.85 | 10.829% | $33.0825 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.97 | 3.325% | $31.9998 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.88 | 12.111% | $201.6653 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.81 | 4.399% | $224.2595 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.64 | 9.471% | $241.5368 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.74 | $987.4968 | $987.50 | $987.50 | $987.60 | |