| 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 | $148.77 | 4.582% | $155.5866 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.54 | 7.181% | $218.1562 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.88 | 12.190% | $167.0285 | $167.03 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 10.424% | $5.9629 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.54 | 13.728% | $97.2829 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.30 | 8.565% | $214.1987 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.92 | 12.687% | $106.9625 | $106.96 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.35 | $965.1783 | $965.18 | $965.20 | $965.30 | |