| 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 | $148.27 | 5.762% | $156.8133 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.94 | 12.409% | $170.7942 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.76 | 12.390% | $95.2618 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.94 | 9.292% | $169.337 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.30 | 13.693% | $262.9719 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.37 | 5.422% | $30.9624 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.89 | 5.260% | $73.5662 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.47 | $959.7068 | $959.70 | $959.65 | $959.80 | |