| 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 | $148.95 | 5.698% | $157.4372 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.95 | 4.861% | $184.5029 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 6.852% | $84.1887 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 8.517% | $169.8074 | $169.81 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.82 | 12.456% | $174.1044 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.49 | 12.637% | $212.3095 | $212.31 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.44 | 5.651% | $18.4255 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.92 | $1,000.7756 | $1,000.78 | $1,000.80 | $1,000.70 | |