| 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 | $151.61 | 5.196% | $159.4877 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.36 | 6.840% | $42.0522 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.45 | 12.627% | $12.8958 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.43 | 7.674% | $133.9788 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.79 | 10.507% | $259.4594 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.98 | 8.169% | $91.922 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.92 | 3.374% | $165.3157 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.54 | $865.1116 | $865.12 | $865.10 | $865.20 | |