| 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 | $149.79 | 5.515% | $158.0509 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.27 | 8.551% | $109.9296 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.54 | 3.610% | $206.7434 | $206.74 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.66 | 12.817% | $157.5602 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.77 | 11.183% | $244.3469 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.79 | 7.805% | $54.7542 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.40 | 7.533% | $264.9613 | $264.96 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.22 | $1,196.3465 | $1,196.34 | $1,196.35 | $1,196.40 | |