| 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 | $149.97 | 6.337% | $159.4736 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.46 | 8.435% | $232.5497 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.64 | 13.461% | $79.0142 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.29 | 7.157% | $262.8454 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.30 | 12.836% | $228.2672 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.87 | 10.270% | $49.4781 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.39 | 3.580% | $156.8098 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.92 | $1,168.4380 | $1,168.44 | $1,168.40 | $1,168.40 | |