| 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 | $149.56 | 5.534% | $157.8367 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.31 | 3.154% | $175.6816 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.51 | 11.391% | $88.567 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.82 | 7.872% | $140.0394 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.87 | 11.125% | $187.6568 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.51 | 11.772% | $170.4635 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.64 | 7.784% | $51.3483 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.22 | $971.5933 | $971.60 | $971.60 | $971.60 | |