| 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 | $151.62 | 5.719% | $160.2911 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.60 | 6.633% | $219.2374 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.49 | 6.685% | $144.5475 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.85 | 9.410% | $72.0465 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.87 | 5.237% | $110.362 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.99 | 10.111% | $91.3811 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.50 | 8.348% | $252.9926 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.92 | $1,050.8582 | $1,050.86 | $1,050.90 | $1,050.80 | |