| 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 | $144.80 | 5.685% | $153.0319 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.76 | 13.699% | $163.4537 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.64 | 10.574% | $155.5113 | $155.51 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.89 | 13.388% | $113.2633 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.85 | 6.230% | $208.0515 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.49 | 4.528% | $78.9082 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.41 | 8.364% | $172.7431 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.84 | $1,044.9630 | $1,044.95 | $1,044.95 | $1,045.00 | |