| 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 | $148.30 | 6.845% | $158.4511 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.63 | 12.613% | $50.2592 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.74 | 6.628% | $168.195 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.97 | 9.708% | $206.2181 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.97 | 10.792% | $56.4707 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.59 | 3.739% | $151.0336 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.48 | 12.758% | $164.0403 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.68 | $954.6680 | $954.67 | $954.65 | $954.70 | |