| 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 | $146.94 | 7.849% | $158.4733 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.53 | 9.248% | $215.7976 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 9.416% | $249.9499 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.50 | 12.217% | $163.2757 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.88 | 9.389% | $55.6571 | $55.66 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.37 | 5.427% | $106.8713 | $106.87 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.29 | 8.234% | $138.8534 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.95 | $1,088.8783 | $1,088.88 | $1,088.85 | $1,089.00 | |