| 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 | $143.53 | 5.111% | $150.8658 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.75 | 13.633% | $96.304 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.78 | 3.826% | $196.0027 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.47 | 4.654% | $148.054 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.65 | 12.118% | $39.9701 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.83 | 3.197% | $62.7747 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.92 | 6.639% | $165.2051 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.93 | $859.1764 | $859.17 | $859.10 | $859.30 | |