| 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 | $147.76 | 6.835% | $157.8594 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.42 | 9.793% | $258.4747 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.47 | 9.158% | $5.9709 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.58 | 9.154% | $163.2726 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.52 | 13.372% | $111.6941 | $111.69 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.53 | 13.710% | $274.6438 | $274.64 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.28 | 13.410% | $30.9382 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.56 | $1,002.8537 | $1,002.84 | $1,002.80 | $1,002.90 | |