| 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 | $150.61 | 5.426% | $158.7821 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.26 | 8.124% | $219.7728 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.92 | 8.782% | $189.1937 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.50 | 4.306% | $83.9663 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.93 | 11.767% | $112.8064 | $112.81 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.34 | 5.480% | $170.1814 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.38 | 6.473% | $257.0045 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.94 | $1,191.7072 | $1,191.70 | $1,191.70 | $1,191.80 | |