| 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 | $152.42 | 4.475% | $159.2408 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.53 | 11.387% | $72.9919 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.26 | 13.597% | $244.5289 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.39 | 12.778% | $220.3569 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.95 | 3.647% | $100.4858 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.46 | 5.529% | $230.5387 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.94 | 12.210% | $50.4272 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.95 | $1,078.5702 | $1,078.58 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.50 | |