| 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 | $150.29 | 7.424% | $161.4475 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.44 | 10.221% | $258.4021 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.40 | 3.222% | $60.2816 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.37 | 4.424% | $28.5808 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.58 | 8.714% | $140.8716 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.98 | 13.558% | $283.8723 | $283.87 | $283.85 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.46 | 4.640% | $157.4413 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.52 | $1,090.8972 | $1,090.89 | $1,090.90 | $1,090.90 | |