| 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 | $142.50 | 5.110% | $149.7818 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.34 | 8.674% | $89.4822 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.84 | 4.590% | $139.9833 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.54 | 12.769% | $100.9734 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.28 | 13.752% | $271.0483 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.77 | 7.586% | $254.7314 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.34 | 6.660% | $52.626 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.61 | $1,058.6264 | $1,058.62 | $1,058.70 | $1,058.60 | |