| 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 | $147.29 | 5.638% | $155.5942 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.76 | 13.676% | $78.1636 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.81 | 9.344% | $53.3708 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.58 | 8.108% | $60.0864 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.93 | 12.362% | $75.2039 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.38 | 12.855% | $263.381 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.74 | 9.350% | $274.1842 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.49 | $959.9841 | $959.97 | $960.00 | $960.10 | |