| 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 | $145.55 | 3.250% | $150.2804 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.56 | 5.321% | $198.5933 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.88 | 13.784% | $59.0311 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.69 | 4.253% | $173.7793 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.36 | 7.643% | $205.9856 | $205.99 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.42 | 6.741% | $243.8178 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.98 | 10.249% | $11.0029 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.44 | $1,042.4904 | $1,042.49 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.50 | |