| 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 | $148.88 | 5.832% | $157.5627 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.83 | 3.406% | $86.6852 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.79 | 8.179% | $159.8777 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 11.422% | $8.4681 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.94 | 13.755% | $264.9809 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.25 | 8.485% | $158.6593 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.60 | 7.257% | $191.561 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.89 | $1,027.7949 | $1,027.80 | $1,027.80 | $1,028.00 | |