| 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 | $149.89 | 5.504% | $158.1399 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.69 | 3.195% | $8.9676 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.26 | 13.133% | $145.1044 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.80 | 5.386% | $10.3278 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.80 | 5.509% | $200.2561 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.70 | 4.410% | $159.4341 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.69 | 5.750% | $227.0347 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.83 | $909.2646 | $909.26 | $909.30 | $909.20 | |