| 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 | $150.73 | 5.389% | $158.8528 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.55 | 4.218% | $101.6647 | $101.66 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.74 | 10.118% | $197.9261 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.79 | 5.432% | $218.0228 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.95 | 5.430% | $114.866 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.48 | 10.531% | $211.6448 | $211.64 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.59 | 5.716% | $172.9408 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.83 | $1,175.9180 | $1,175.91 | $1,175.90 | $1,175.90 | |