| 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 | $150.29 | 5.455% | $158.4883 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.88 | 6.529% | $179.9062 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.43 | 9.593% | $208.6979 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.36 | 6.405% | $148.286 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.50 | 11.589% | $92.0609 | $92.06 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.48 | 3.623% | $120.7001 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.55 | 3.870% | $187.5373 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.49 | $1,095.6767 | $1,095.69 | $1,095.70 | $1,095.70 | |