| 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 | $153.53 | 5.375% | $161.7822 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.72 | 7.525% | $82.4932 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.73 | 3.103% | $154.3761 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.48 | 6.352% | $135.5775 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.25 | 3.833% | $95.7859 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.33 | 3.275% | $248.2008 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.42 | 7.801% | $144.9061 | $144.91 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.46 | $1,023.1218 | $1,023.13 | $1,023.20 | $1,023.20 | |