| 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 | $149.58 | 5.725% | $158.1435 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.96 | 7.363% | $67.5957 | $67.60 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.97 | 12.846% | $126.3537 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.65 | 12.253% | $60.2237 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.49 | 5.509% | $181.9925 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.68 | 13.753% | $165.7154 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.57 | 11.736% | $273.2727 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.90 | $1,033.2972 | $1,033.29 | $1,033.25 | $1,033.30 | |