| 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 | $149.27 | 5.504% | $157.4858 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.69 | 3.466% | $124.8731 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.67 | 9.590% | $274.7093 | $274.71 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.65 | 11.814% | $111.4227 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.83 | 12.728% | $51.6632 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.62 | 3.316% | $32.6685 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.78 | 8.436% | $214.4647 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.51 | $967.2873 | $967.28 | $967.20 | $967.40 | |