| 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 | $142.78 | 10.508% | $157.7833 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.33 | 6.783% | $146.6451 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.75 | 9.427% | $249.22 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.80 | 9.515% | $184.8613 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.66 | 12.253% | $13.0887 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.83 | 10.828% | $46.3594 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.44 | 4.645% | $157.4279 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.59 | $955.3857 | $955.39 | $955.40 | $955.40 | |