| 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 | $150.99 | 3.182% | $155.7945 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.39 | 6.338% | $147.1612 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.42 | 6.714% | $84.7523 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.54 | 9.393% | $185.4649 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.32 | 13.387% | $219.1997 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.61 | 5.685% | $64.0557 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.55 | 13.677% | $240.4837 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.82 | $1,096.9120 | $1,096.90 | $1,096.90 | $1,097.10 | |