| 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 | $144.99 | 8.525% | $157.3504 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.79 | 11.570% | $104.6415 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.66 | 13.206% | $278.1019 | $278.10 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.46 | 9.829% | $22.471 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.79 | 7.334% | $250.9362 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.82 | 3.524% | $151.9939 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.56 | 8.728% | $83.2422 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.07 | $1,048.7371 | $1,048.73 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.70 | |