| 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 | $149.85 | 5.745% | $158.4589 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.68 | 7.313% | $33.9968 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.80 | 11.169% | $251.0196 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.82 | 8.655% | $70.4302 | $70.43 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.58 | 8.244% | $108.8718 | $108.87 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.48 | 11.760% | $113.414 | $113.41 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.84 | 12.553% | $132.6325 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.05 | $868.8238 | $868.82 | $868.80 | $868.80 | |