| 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 | $150.57 | 5.248% | $158.4719 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.49 | 13.532% | $116.3589 | $116.36 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.81 | 3.704% | $248.6926 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.57 | 11.823% | $83.3864 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.81 | 5.762% | $164.7878 | $164.79 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.80 | 13.627% | $12.2717 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.80 | 11.274% | $208.9726 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.85 | $992.9419 | $992.94 | $992.90 | $993.10 | |