| 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 | $150.97 | 4.107% | $157.1703 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.42 | 6.284% | $200.2603 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.87 | 4.369% | $151.1994 | $151.20 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.45 | 5.724% | $230.9541 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.85 | 11.292% | $65.4953 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.70 | 13.596% | $145.0621 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.35 | 5.439% | $64.6868 | $64.69 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.61 | $1,014.8283 | $1,014.83 | $1,014.80 | $1,015.00 | |