| 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 | 5.185% | $158.8188 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.34 | 11.170% | $158.2394 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.86 | 11.557% | $218.4955 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.86 | 9.626% | $173.0556 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.38 | 11.819% | $39.5616 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.70 | 13.505% | $138.1356 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.53 | 9.588% | $95.9224 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.66 | $982.2289 | $982.24 | $982.20 | $982.20 | |