| 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 | $147.87 | 6.259% | $157.1252 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.81 | 4.125% | $148.7009 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.69 | 6.483% | $153.0054 | $153.01 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.46 | 10.107% | $159.0606 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.56 | 6.482% | $111.3376 | $111.34 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.98 | 11.205% | $147.8804 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.72 | 11.341% | $175.607 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.09 | $1,052.7171 | $1,052.73 | $1,052.75 | $1,052.70 | |