| 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 | $149.62 | 5.215% | $157.4227 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.50 | 11.704% | $85.4536 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.96 | 11.343% | $204.8266 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.26 | 6.166% | $258.2594 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.60 | 5.735% | $71.4769 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.95 | 9.339% | $69.9223 | $69.92 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.61 | 7.202% | $176.4652 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.50 | $1,023.8267 | $1,023.83 | $1,023.80 | $1,023.90 | |