| 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 | $141.97 | 5.277% | $149.4618 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.32 | 12.199% | $175.3895 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.39 | 10.122% | $179.9283 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.48 | 8.716% | $194.0363 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.56 | 7.338% | $104.719 | $104.72 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.25 | 6.720% | $62.1644 | $62.16 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.53 | 12.161% | $261.9296 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.50 | $1,127.6289 | $1,127.63 | $1,127.65 | $1,127.60 | |