| 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 | $148.55 | 5.360% | $156.5123 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.60 | 8.329% | $150.144 | $150.14 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.91 | 12.616% | $92.2438 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.66 | 6.442% | $185.9116 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.40 | 12.274% | $57.7088 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.99 | 9.225% | $239.1918 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.50 | 5.196% | $124.6573 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.61 | $1,006.3696 | $1,006.36 | $1,006.35 | $1,006.30 | |