| 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 | $150.29 | 6.364% | $159.8545 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.57 | 12.802% | $104.4208 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.34 | 3.447% | $145.1775 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.83 | 12.398% | $281.9279 | $281.93 | $281.95 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 3.343% | $6.1902 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.34 | 9.435% | $18.976 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.76 | 3.210% | $124.6364 | $124.64 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.12 | $841.1833 | $841.19 | $841.25 | $841.20 | |