| 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 | $150.62 | 5.843% | $159.4207 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.50 | 6.863% | $157.6229 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.62 | 5.684% | $177.1475 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.51 | 9.597% | $252.632 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 9.116% | $270.9678 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.66 | 11.369% | $256.8837 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.89 | 7.650% | $187.1926 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,349.13 | $1,461.8672 | $1,461.86 | $1,461.85 | $1,461.80 | |