| 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 | $149.30 | 5.385% | $157.3398 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.73 | 11.464% | $136.7998 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.38 | 13.186% | $182.6596 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.86 | 7.301% | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.96 | 4.185% | $93.7248 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.53 | 3.852% | $219.6781 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.44 | 6.258% | $84.4114 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.20 | $1,116.9635 | $1,116.96 | $1,116.95 | $1,117.00 | |