| 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 | $150.46 | 5.814% | $159.2077 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.27 | 13.556% | $46.8646 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.88 | 9.303% | $14.0782 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.81 | 12.450% | $276.4133 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.42 | 3.837% | $27.4337 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.70 | 13.827% | $152.1867 | $152.19 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.66 | 11.114% | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.20 | $888.0342 | $888.03 | $888.05 | $888.10 | |