| 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 | $147.34 | 5.500% | $155.4437 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.58 | 10.574% | $66.9857 | $66.99 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.79 | 13.276% | $271.6245 | $271.62 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.28 | 9.283% | $151.1165 | $151.12 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.52 | 12.411% | $168.0769 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.70 | 3.329% | $148.4838 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.89 | 10.507% | $138.0122 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.10 | $1,099.7433 | $1,099.74 | $1,099.75 | $1,099.70 | |