| 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 | $150.70 | 4.611% | $157.6488 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.95 | 13.163% | $150.4502 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.89 | 7.585% | $250.5547 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.58 | 8.222% | $144.5629 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.76 | 11.866% | $56.7832 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.92 | 3.286% | $69.119 | $69.12 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.99 | 4.250% | $248.1046 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.79 | $1,077.2234 | $1,077.21 | $1,077.20 | $1,077.30 | |