| 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 | $146.95 | 7.103% | $157.3879 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.86 | 7.397% | $168.4629 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.36 | 6.205% | $214.9164 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.83 | 10.779% | $98.405 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.67 | 13.789% | $187.3763 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.26 | 8.535% | $83.8541 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.89 | 10.636% | $135.9606 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.82 | $1,046.3632 | $1,046.37 | $1,046.35 | $1,046.50 | |