| 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 | $150.55 | 5.108% | $158.2401 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.76 | 5.585% | $207.749 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.53 | 8.342% | $165.2541 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.54 | 8.669% | $194.0176 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.35 | 7.524% | $30.4831 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.46 | 5.469% | $202.9856 | $202.99 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.33 | 7.697% | $103.7445 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.52 | $1,062.4740 | $1,062.47 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.40 | |