| 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 | $149.51 | 5.524% | $157.7689 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.70 | 6.454% | $199.8142 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.30 | 10.537% | $271.1473 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.42 | 3.354% | $162.6999 | $162.70 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.91 | 13.747% | $73.8332 | $73.83 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.70 | 5.600% | $17.6352 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.82 | 7.865% | $134.6371 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.36 | $1,017.5358 | $1,017.54 | $1,017.55 | $1,017.40 | |