| 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 | $150.55 | 5.569% | $158.9341 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.96 | 4.142% | $88.479 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.81 | 6.478% | $66.8788 | $66.88 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.47 | 3.671% | $75.1304 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.25 | 3.267% | $229.5109 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.36 | 8.290% | $239.7107 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.35 | 10.258% | $229.7225 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.75 | $1,088.3664 | $1,088.36 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.30 | |