| 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 | $151.34 | 4.688% | $158.4348 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.96 | 7.785% | $231.6946 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.68 | 7.774% | $40.6092 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.65 | 4.509% | $53.9789 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.92 | 10.486% | $191.0524 | $191.05 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.65 | 13.297% | $265.8514 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.93 | 9.738% | $47.1105 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.13 | $988.7318 | $988.72 | $988.75 | $988.80 | |