| 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 | $148.74 | 6.533% | $158.4572 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.74 | 5.821% | $167.9803 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.77 | 7.831% | $261.7813 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.28 | 6.630% | $158.111 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 12.512% | $13.0739 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.52 | 5.753% | $81.9797 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.59 | 13.815% | $96.2761 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.26 | $937.6595 | $937.66 | $937.70 | $937.80 | |