| 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 | $149.88 | 5.501% | $158.1249 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.57 | 6.236% | $244.9483 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.74 | 12.417% | $12.0736 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.36 | 13.807% | $61.8655 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.92 | 3.123% | $69.0099 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.57 | 9.165% | $172.0113 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.35 | 13.208% | $250.5859 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.39 | $968.6194 | $968.62 | $968.55 | $968.60 | |