| 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 | $148.69 | 6.545% | $158.4218 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.35 | 12.531% | $198.4484 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.81 | 4.362% | $73.8987 | $73.90 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.31 | 6.371% | $31.1773 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.79 | 11.767% | $181.9455 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.76 | 13.762% | $153.3057 | $153.31 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.67 | 10.105% | $202.2299 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.38 | $999.4273 | $999.44 | $999.45 | $999.30 | |