| 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 | $149.40 | 5.858% | $158.1519 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.51 | 10.436% | $247.9399 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.94 | 6.531% | $6.3279 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.78 | 7.774% | $75.2047 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.90 | 8.637% | $21.6188 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.51 | 5.824% | $139.1691 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.84 | 10.370% | $209.5264 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.88 | $857.9387 | $857.94 | $857.95 | $857.90 | |