| 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 | $149.46 | 5.691% | $157.9658 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 11.133% | $44.9755 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.35 | 13.494% | $40.1201 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.55 | 10.120% | $148.1665 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.88 | 12.500% | $49.365 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.95 | 5.818% | $232.7467 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.96 | 5.825% | $198.9087 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.62 | $872.2483 | $872.27 | $872.20 | $872.30 | |