| 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 | $135.47 | 5.155% | $142.4535 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.37 | 8.241% | $130.2897 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.51 | 13.534% | $75.5115 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.95 | 5.267% | $23.1061 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.80 | 7.302% | $158.5924 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.49 | 8.179% | $232.0331 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.98 | 3.317% | $250.0065 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.57 | $1,011.9928 | $1,011.99 | $1,012.00 | $1,012.00 | |