| 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 | $215.53 | 7.406% | $231.4922 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.40 | 4.788% | $150.266 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.78 | 3.870% | $26.7777 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.64 | 7.366% | $64.0331 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.89 | 10.592% | $180.1433 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.32 | 12.763% | $105.2304 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.58 | 13.438% | $271.7748 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.14 | $1,029.7175 | $1,029.71 | $1,029.75 | $1,029.70 | |