| 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 | $150.76 | 5.559% | $159.1407 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.50 | 8.404% | $61.2483 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.52 | 9.860% | $36.8251 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.78 | 4.233% | $221.787 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.49 | 3.727% | $226.6331 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.89 | 8.749% | $168.4413 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.80 | 12.687% | $174.4395 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.74 | $1,048.5150 | $1,048.52 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.30 | |