| 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 | $142.45 | 5.754% | $150.6466 | $150.65 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.72 | 6.177% | $177.0183 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.61 | 5.738% | $133.8749 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.75 | 12.630% | $31.2548 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.63 | 13.737% | $197.4816 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.43 | 6.786% | $135.0095 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.96 | 4.750% | $225.1706 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.55 | $1,050.4563 | $1,050.45 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.50 | |