| 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 | $149.66 | 5.847% | $158.4106 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.41 | 11.840% | $138.0217 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.83 | 11.326% | $56.587 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.90 | 7.508% | $145.0283 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.41 | 7.830% | $162.1871 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.81 | 5.822% | $219.9087 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.55 | 6.795% | $161.8478 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.57 | $1,041.9912 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.00 | $1,041.90 | |