| 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 | $148.29 | 6.201% | $157.4855 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.43 | 12.846% | $282.6002 | $282.60 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.67 | 10.460% | $112.3047 | $112.30 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.68 | 9.225% | $186.4252 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.41 | 7.320% | $83.0764 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.88 | 8.522% | $177.8459 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.81 | 6.339% | $7.2417 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.17 | $1,006.9796 | $1,006.99 | $1,007.05 | $1,006.90 | |