| 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 | $145.72 | 9.219% | $159.1539 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.58 | 4.469% | $51.7957 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.68 | 12.448% | $82.8517 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.69 | 10.795% | $276.644 | $276.64 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.82 | 8.858% | $146.7624 | $146.76 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.46 | 4.496% | $104.9767 | $104.98 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.70 | 7.647% | $227.8887 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.65 | $1,050.0731 | $1,050.07 | $1,050.10 | $1,050.20 | |