| 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 | $148.87 | 5.609% | $157.2201 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.30 | 9.179% | $156.4535 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.55 | 11.163% | $48.4115 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.30 | 7.810% | $76.8685 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.88 | 3.213% | $225.9126 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.25 | 10.470% | $200.2269 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.35 | 8.650% | $180.7393 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.50 | $1,045.8324 | $1,045.83 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.80 | |