| 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 | $142.48 | 5.500% | $150.3164 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.96 | 10.526% | $268.534 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.92 | 13.554% | $119.1409 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.28 | 7.740% | $254.5681 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.34 | 5.833% | $14.1181 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.67 | 12.570% | $130.2097 | $130.21 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.33 | 4.847% | $69.545 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.98 | $1,006.4322 | $1,006.44 | $1,006.40 | $1,006.30 | |