| 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 | $150.94 | 5.200% | $158.7889 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.73 | 13.383% | $206.0509 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.80 | 11.277% | $235.6847 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.92 | 13.691% | $44.2485 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.74 | 5.753% | $171.0449 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.96 | 8.561% | $134.5722 | $134.57 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.92 | 12.363% | $20.1354 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.01 | $970.5255 | $970.52 | $970.55 | $970.50 | |