| 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 | $152.70 | 5.157% | $160.5747 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.93 | 7.351% | $165.2454 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.61 | 4.525% | $42.4476 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.87 | 12.330% | $138.0199 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.87 | 5.299% | $230.4679 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.79 | 4.803% | $154.8884 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.27 | 7.324% | $135.518 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.04 | $1,027.1619 | $1,027.17 | $1,027.10 | $1,027.10 | |