| 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 | $149.95 | 5.640% | $158.4072 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.67 | 8.830% | $272.8042 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.47 | 7.112% | $70.1262 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.45 | 13.700% | $148.3217 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.96 | 12.780% | $37.1723 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.67 | 13.309% | $237.575 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.60 | 8.532% | $197.0941 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.77 | $1,121.5007 | $1,121.50 | $1,121.50 | $1,121.50 | |