| 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 | $149.90 | 5.849% | $158.6677 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.28 | 7.659% | $210.2365 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 6.463% | $171.9803 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.37 | 10.475% | $127.455 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.64 | 12.733% | $241.9701 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.84 | 7.454% | $23.468 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.44 | 7.385% | $149.7376 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.01 | $1,083.5152 | $1,083.53 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.60 | |