| 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 | $147.86 | 5.557% | $156.0766 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.36 | 4.625% | $48.5042 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.51 | 9.266% | $162.2709 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.39 | 7.225% | $176.2672 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.31 | 4.671% | $145.8172 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.50 | 10.401% | $145.1773 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.98 | 5.206% | $244.0569 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.91 | $1,078.1703 | $1,078.18 | $1,078.15 | $1,078.30 | |