| 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 | $143.52 | 5.544% | $151.4767 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.25 | 11.844% | $40.5435 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.65 | 11.471% | $106.622 | $106.62 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.94 | 13.348% | $106.4791 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.39 | 10.594% | $163.0045 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.57 | 12.703% | $222.6673 | $222.67 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.43 | 7.779% | $159.9764 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.75 | $950.7695 | $950.77 | $950.80 | $950.80 | |