| 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 | $148.54 | 7.270% | $159.3389 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.83 | 9.360% | $52.3069 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.45 | 5.484% | $46.8876 | $46.89 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.65 | 13.826% | $57.6529 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.31 | 8.695% | $252.5094 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.71 | 5.820% | $262.1267 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.37 | 9.462% | $177.7334 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.86 | $1,008.5558 | $1,008.56 | $1,008.60 | $1,008.50 | |