| 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 | $149.59 | 5.270% | $157.4734 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.64 | 3.762% | $82.6361 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.46 | 13.678% | $181.2709 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.25 | 3.271% | $47.7628 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.70 | 12.618% | $147.1917 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.39 | 4.276% | $236.0704 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.92 | 9.315% | $181.3754 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.95 | $1,033.7807 | $1,033.78 | $1,033.75 | $1,033.90 | |