| 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 | $150.63 | 5.625% | $159.1029 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.46 | 9.145% | $132.5675 | $132.57 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.34 | 8.755% | $99.3368 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.63 | 13.802% | $279.5319 | $279.53 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.91 | 4.835% | $184.4152 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.60 | 13.359% | $29.0199 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.28 | 11.843% | $117.7483 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.85 | $1,001.7225 | $1,001.73 | $1,001.70 | $1,001.60 | |