| 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 | $148.90 | 5.750% | $157.4618 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.80 | 5.407% | $255.9282 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.31 | 10.801% | $218.6215 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.31 | 13.313% | $204.3147 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 6.588% | $51.6739 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.74 | 6.429% | $101.8951 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.25 | 3.346% | $195.5823 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.79 | $1,185.4775 | $1,185.47 | $1,185.45 | $1,185.50 | |