| 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 | $150.34 | 7.421% | $161.4967 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.91 | 3.626% | $238.2465 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.99 | 8.623% | $62.9905 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.87 | 9.128% | $64.2437 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.65 | 10.371% | $220.3557 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.91 | 13.428% | $99.7146 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.41 | 6.351% | $224.8366 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.08 | $1,071.8843 | $1,071.89 | $1,071.90 | $1,071.80 | |