| 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 | $149.32 | 5.839% | $158.0388 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.52 | 8.673% | $87.5035 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.90 | 5.645% | $215.4102 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.48 | 8.458% | $267.3273 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.33 | 9.404% | $36.4644 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.84 | 12.319% | $99.7842 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.51 | 13.359% | $261.3038 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.90 | $1,125.8322 | $1,125.82 | $1,125.85 | $1,125.80 | |