| 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 | $149.72 | 5.232% | $157.5534 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.41 | 11.532% | $37.2628 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.52 | 10.475% | $42.555 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.74 | 10.408% | $276.837 | $276.84 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.98 | 5.136% | $169.2479 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.61 | 9.385% | $227.0942 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.31 | 6.288% | $204.4025 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.29 | $1,114.9528 | $1,114.95 | $1,114.95 | $1,115.00 | |