| 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 | $142.27 | 5.669% | $150.3353 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.94 | 13.357% | $128.0254 | $128.03 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.84 | 12.558% | $199.0476 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.31 | 7.804% | $158.8061 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.79 | 10.672% | $237.7124 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.42 | 6.128% | $9.9973 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.50 | 10.788% | $154.5493 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.07 | $1,038.4734 | $1,038.49 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.30 | |