| 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 | $150.86 | 5.374% | $158.9672 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.34 | 13.815% | $255.3326 | $255.33 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.25 | 8.777% | $103.6101 | $103.61 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.77 | 12.747% | $159.8414 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.27 | 6.562% | $208.0836 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.52 | 10.175% | $101.9339 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.65 | 5.173% | $10.1492 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.66 | $997.9180 | $997.91 | $997.95 | $997.80 | |