| 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 | $143.53 | 5.500% | $151.4242 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.98 | 12.858% | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.72 | 11.305% | $78.7149 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.98 | 3.703% | $149.3116 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.92 | 10.537% | $193.3513 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.32 | 3.456% | $205.1739 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.76 | 8.591% | $81.1826 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.21 | $1,016.0085 | $1,015.99 | $1,015.95 | $1,016.10 | |