| 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 | $142.44 | 8.688% | $154.8152 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.34 | 10.328% | $172.4868 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.27 | 12.522% | $257.9792 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.34 | 4.374% | $107.8601 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.48 | 11.162% | $172.8347 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.61 | 3.420% | $58.5461 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.63 | 8.162% | $170.4958 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.11 | $1,095.0179 | $1,095.03 | $1,095.05 | $1,095.00 | |