| 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 | $150.73 | 7.848% | $162.5593 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.71 | 12.777% | $50.4226 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.68 | 10.658% | $233.1343 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.55 | 5.454% | $135.5611 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.93 | 12.411% | $275.3283 | $275.33 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.50 | 6.436% | $28.2055 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.27 | 5.803% | $85.9861 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.37 | $971.1972 | $971.20 | $971.20 | $971.20 | |