| 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 | $147.54 | 5.834% | $156.1475 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.53 | 6.861% | $120.2507 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.50 | 13.364% | $70.8525 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.99 | 12.521% | $237.4081 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.47 | 10.122% | $218.5591 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.32 | 13.752% | $64.0651 | $64.07 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 3.494% | $159.8361 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.79 | $1,027.1191 | $1,027.13 | $1,027.10 | $1,027.20 | |