| 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 | $148.73 | 5.625% | $157.0961 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.31 | 5.412% | $104.6847 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.84 | 12.869% | $155.5786 | $155.58 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.37 | 6.712% | $79.3617 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.67 | 8.243% | $199.8923 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.27 | 12.308% | $159.7806 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.56 | 7.367% | $43.5481 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.75 | $899.9421 | $899.94 | $900.00 | $900.00 | |