| 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 | $149.26 | 5.502% | $157.4723 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.89 | 3.527% | $141.7181 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.53 | 5.812% | $53.4668 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.74 | 12.220% | $261.1808 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.77 | 9.135% | $143.8072 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.51 | 3.565% | $158.9826 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.58 | 11.380% | $163.2608 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.28 | $1,079.8886 | $1,079.89 | $1,079.85 | $1,080.00 | |