| 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 | $149.69 | 5.273% | $157.5832 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.44 | 5.606% | $84.9495 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.42 | 11.266% | $176.2676 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.64 | 9.529% | $56.5608 | $56.56 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.72 | 4.610% | $252.8633 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.32 | 13.224% | $97.735 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.27 | 4.736% | $138.5343 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.50 | $964.4937 | $964.49 | $964.50 | $964.50 | |