| 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 | $148.74 | 5.810% | $157.3818 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.88 | 5.328% | $76.763 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.79 | 5.163% | $50.2574 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.82 | 12.620% | $282.4735 | $282.47 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.71 | 13.144% | $276.8747 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.86 | 9.232% | $53.3708 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.92 | 7.586% | $32.1897 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.72 | $929.3109 | $929.30 | $929.25 | $929.50 | |