| 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 | $149.65 | 5.238% | $157.4887 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.64 | 6.635% | $103.0521 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.67 | 5.395% | $251.5462 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.48 | 7.206% | $250.3046 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.36 | 13.160% | $278.781 | $278.78 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.55 | 10.864% | $41.6294 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.67 | 10.715% | $61.635 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.02 | $1,144.4370 | $1,144.44 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.40 | |