| 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 | $151.98 | 4.786% | $159.2538 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.48 | 11.378% | $19.4689 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.58 | 6.711% | $33.6993 | $33.70 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.71 | 12.245% | $28.8582 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.64 | 11.601% | $200.48 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.39 | 9.503% | $24.5177 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.29 | 4.678% | $238.9694 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.07 | $705.2473 | $705.25 | $705.20 | $705.40 | |