| 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 | $150.82 | 5.253% | $158.7426 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.80 | 7.550% | $242.8479 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.51 | 12.329% | $83.6963 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 7.532% | $170.6855 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.35 | 9.407% | $101.0374 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.69 | 3.331% | $57.545 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.43 | 11.477% | $216.7447 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.33 | $1,031.2994 | $1,031.31 | $1,031.35 | $1,031.10 | |