| 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 | $148.60 | 5.836% | $157.2723 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.91 | 8.561% | $174.6855 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.91 | 10.152% | $158.5197 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.85 | 11.520% | $150.3847 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.82 | 12.212% | $97.4225 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.53 | 6.806% | $156.5028 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.44 | 3.706% | $8.7528 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.06 | $903.5403 | $903.53 | $903.50 | $903.60 | |