| 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 | $146.99 | 8.143% | $158.9594 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.57 | 5.844% | $172.0706 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.58 | 11.555% | $104.3932 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.86 | 10.674% | $201.2717 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.78 | 8.453% | $153.7647 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.51 | 4.638% | $124.0065 | $124.01 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.73 | 12.494% | $91.9413 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.02 | $1,006.4074 | $1,006.40 | $1,006.35 | $1,006.50 | |