| 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 | $147.72 | 6.400% | $157.1741 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.93 | 12.428% | $122.4678 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.44 | 12.746% | $59.124 | $59.12 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.51 | 5.506% | $77.5575 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.94 | 6.577% | $158.7358 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.31 | 8.369% | $262.5889 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.86 | 10.310% | $126.7021 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.71 | $964.3502 | $964.35 | $964.30 | $964.40 | |