| 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 | $148.94 | 5.740% | $157.4892 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.80 | 3.672% | $145.9702 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.79 | 7.590% | $139.6411 | $139.64 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.56 | 4.247% | $139.2323 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.67 | 5.873% | $235.7474 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.63 | 3.432% | $94.7747 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.62 | 12.195% | $47.8175 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.01 | $960.6724 | $960.67 | $960.65 | $960.60 | |