| 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 | $149.81 | 5.842% | $158.5619 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.42 | 7.409% | $132.5642 | $132.56 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.26 | 4.707% | $184.5566 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.85 | 9.110% | $146.0437 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.32 | 10.376% | $168.1247 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.57 | 6.485% | $195.4745 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.91 | 9.871% | $24.0727 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.14 | $1,009.3983 | $1,009.38 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.50 | |