| 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 | $141.29 | 5.754% | $149.4198 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.72 | 5.415% | $157.8273 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.29 | 5.263% | $81.3578 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.66 | 6.654% | $130.8218 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.65 | 6.719% | $91.4048 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.90 | 10.440% | $59.5272 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.47 | 12.438% | $157.9417 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.98 | $828.3004 | $828.30 | $828.30 | $828.20 | |