| 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 | $150.67 | 5.857% | $159.4947 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.68 | 5.804% | $196.4569 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.84 | 12.845% | $102.5084 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.38 | 11.847% | $46.2823 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.82 | 12.754% | $232.0703 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.75 | 9.485% | $117.9701 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.71 | 9.687% | $112.6595 | $112.66 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.85 | $967.4422 | $967.44 | $967.40 | $967.60 | |