| 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 | $145.91 | 5.312% | $153.6607 | $153.66 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.61 | 12.753% | $231.8314 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.25 | 10.563% | $166.1209 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.97 | 7.561% | $200.0312 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.51 | 8.313% | $252.9217 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.51 | 10.359% | $132.9936 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.74 | 11.713% | $49.9804 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.50 | $1,187.5399 | $1,187.53 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.50 | |