| 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 | $143.89 | 7.758% | $155.053 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.38 | 13.830% | $78.9753 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.77 | 5.150% | $155.3802 | $155.38 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.40 | 9.573% | $135.2131 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.29 | 13.326% | $68.3242 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.78 | 3.174% | $256.6763 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.49 | 9.809% | $227.8427 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.00 | $1,077.4648 | $1,077.46 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.50 | |