| 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 | $149.95 | 4.401% | $156.5493 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 3.519% | $40.1136 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.79 | 11.798% | $201.0016 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.40 | 8.814% | $187.5953 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.42 | 4.122% | $35.8388 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.84 | 9.696% | $144.6232 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.44 | 12.350% | $192.6128 | $192.61 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.59 | $958.3346 | $958.33 | $958.30 | $958.20 | |