| 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 | $150.43 | 5.862% | $159.2482 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.57 | 13.443% | $123.1651 | $123.17 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.70 | 3.746% | $80.6106 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.56 | 10.456% | $266.8175 | $266.82 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.47 | 4.508% | $236.6793 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.45 | 12.760% | $14.0386 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.74 | 6.436% | $7.1738 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.92 | $887.7331 | $887.74 | $887.70 | $887.70 | |