| 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 | $147.25 | 5.588% | $155.4783 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.39 | 7.315% | $138.8549 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.93 | 8.616% | $182.3988 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.63 | 12.306% | $42.2607 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.39 | 6.418% | $232.4063 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.97 | 4.288% | $168.9153 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.86 | 10.564% | $20.8524 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.42 | $941.1667 | $941.17 | $941.15 | $941.30 | |