| 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 | $155.54 | 5.135% | $163.527 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.73 | 12.441% | $182.9752 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.29 | 4.499% | $252.1456 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.47 | 12.733% | $251.9244 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.48 | 11.527% | $69.6821 | $69.68 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.47 | 5.685% | $5.781 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.88 | 7.542% | $142.9018 | $142.90 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.86 | $1,068.9371 | $1,068.94 | $1,069.00 | $1,068.90 | |