| 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 | $151.45 | 4.810% | $158.7347 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.34 | 12.531% | $135.4198 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.95 | 8.271% | $242.4729 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.29 | 8.500% | $218.3997 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.81 | 13.711% | $28.2117 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.61 | 10.443% | $112.2211 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.62 | 12.624% | $62.6415 | $62.64 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.07 | $958.1014 | $958.09 | $958.05 | $958.00 | |