| 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 | $150.36 | 5.768% | $159.0328 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.72 | 7.682% | $94.4587 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.46 | 5.490% | $220.9594 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.45 | 3.832% | $193.5948 | $193.59 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.79 | 3.131% | $146.2294 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.31 | 3.428% | $45.8289 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.29 | 5.698% | $195.8478 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.38 | $1,055.9518 | $1,055.95 | $1,056.00 | $1,055.90 | |