| 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 | $148.59 | 5.764% | $157.1547 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.54 | 4.478% | $231.4606 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.86 | 13.664% | $28.2569 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.27 | 10.865% | $50.1886 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.41 | 4.676% | $188.846 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.63 | 8.739% | $195.3279 | $195.33 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.30 | 11.774% | $88.6368 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.60 | $939.8715 | $939.88 | $939.90 | $939.90 | |