| 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 | $150.72 | 5.536% | $159.0639 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.25 | 3.543% | $205.274 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.44 | 5.640% | $27.9312 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.55 | 10.732% | $10.5749 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.99 | 6.588% | $213.1653 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.97 | 9.832% | $168.01 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.74 | 7.714% | $52.4998 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.66 | $836.5191 | $836.51 | $836.45 | $836.60 | |