| 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 | 5.395% | $157.5761 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.52 | 4.460% | $113.36 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.35 | 3.187% | $61.2415 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.73 | 6.662% | $147.9722 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.53 | 12.603% | $33.2517 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.90 | 7.279% | $161.884 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.79 | 12.264% | $171.5282 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.33 | $846.8137 | $846.81 | $846.85 | $846.90 | |