| 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 | $149.35 | 5.285% | $157.2431 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.72 | 12.260% | $49.0801 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.63 | 3.554% | $70.0336 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.57 | 5.463% | $228.4012 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.43 | 6.851% | $253.6963 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.55 | 5.296% | $78.4982 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.39 | 6.493% | $224.0506 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.64 | $1,061.0031 | $1,061.00 | $1,061.05 | $1,061.00 | |