| 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 | $147.33 | 5.605% | $155.5878 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.42 | 7.540% | $139.1783 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.38 | 3.180% | $236.6743 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.86 | 8.387% | $159.1771 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.77 | 13.807% | $63.4702 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.77 | 9.635% | $189.4164 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.72 | 5.393% | $132.5001 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.25 | $1,076.0042 | $1,076.01 | $1,076.00 | $1,076.10 | |