| 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 | $144.68 | 5.589% | $152.7662 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.27 | 12.427% | $37.4045 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.39 | 11.414% | $68.3971 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.56 | 13.317% | $258.9973 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.55 | 4.436% | $174.9825 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.50 | 11.564% | $191.3323 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.92 | 6.434% | $75.483 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.87 | $959.3629 | $959.36 | $959.40 | $959.40 | |