| 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 | $150.50 | 5.843% | $159.2937 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.28 | 5.151% | $219.0085 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.75 | 7.400% | $145.7955 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.51 | 10.362% | $158.3805 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.46 | 10.517% | $78.9754 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.44 | 12.253% | $156.5256 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.63 | 5.744% | $47.1935 | $47.19 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.57 | $965.1727 | $965.18 | $965.25 | $965.20 | |