| 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 | $145.86 | 7.725% | $157.1277 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.44 | 5.631% | $52.224 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.68 | 8.255% | $102.4958 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.96 | 9.866% | $177.939 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.27 | 8.830% | $162.4505 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.49 | 7.364% | $224.9168 | $224.92 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.83 | 4.128% | $193.5011 | $193.50 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.53 | $1,070.6549 | $1,070.66 | $1,070.65 | $1,070.60 | |