| 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 | $137.98 | 5.225% | $145.1895 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.84 | 7.245% | $94.204 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.69 | 13.204% | $250.9619 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 4.685% | $19.6494 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.54 | 6.448% | $165.5692 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.30 | 10.434% | $269.7903 | $269.79 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.50 | 10.677% | $104.5898 | $104.59 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.62 | $1,049.9541 | $1,049.95 | $1,049.95 | $1,050.00 | |