| 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 | $148.72 | 8.549% | $161.4341 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.34 | 8.624% | $155.7016 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.36 | 7.307% | $253.6308 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.68 | 11.132% | $89.6613 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.37 | 13.414% | $169.4065 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.87 | 6.127% | $59.2932 | $59.29 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.96 | 3.493% | $159.3378 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.30 | $1,048.4653 | $1,048.46 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.40 | |