| 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 | $149.89 | 5.787% | $158.5641 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.55 | 4.180% | $239.1452 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.99 | 5.276% | $160.009 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.88 | 9.837% | $71.2622 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.88 | 7.354% | $195.2555 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.82 | 11.299% | $13.1555 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.84 | 10.111% | $199.1247 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.85 | $1,036.5162 | $1,036.52 | $1,036.45 | $1,036.60 | |