| 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 | $151.29 | 5.122% | $159.0391 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.64 | 7.555% | $155.5676 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.54 | 11.166% | $129.5529 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.43 | 8.238% | $72.9849 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.36 | 5.816% | $219.4201 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.60 | 6.502% | $215.7731 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.62 | 11.532% | $123.3767 | $123.38 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.48 | $1,075.7144 | $1,075.71 | $1,075.70 | $1,075.80 | |