| 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 | $150.51 | 5.838% | $159.2968 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.73 | 6.859% | $104.4333 | $104.43 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.72 | 5.777% | $107.5964 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.88 | 9.873% | $159.184 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 12.434% | $226.3521 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.51 | 13.512% | $184.4684 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.35 | 3.792% | $18.0079 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.02 | $959.3389 | $959.34 | $959.35 | $959.40 | |