| 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 | $149.91 | 5.715% | $158.4774 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.52 | 6.422% | $70.7919 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.97 | 6.687% | $233.6125 | $233.61 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.96 | 5.472% | $125.4695 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.70 | 6.532% | $168.001 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.37 | 5.233% | $50.9012 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.49 | 9.660% | $133.2259 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.92 | $940.4794 | $940.48 | $940.50 | $940.50 | |