| 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 | $151.32 | 6.521% | $161.1876 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.69 | 13.155% | $225.9592 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.75 | 7.838% | $92.4711 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.98 | 12.741% | $142.0311 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.42 | 3.620% | $30.485 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.77 | 12.260% | $52.504 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.93 | 7.854% | $154.1557 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.86 | $858.7937 | $858.80 | $858.80 | $858.90 | |