| 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 | $150.29 | 5.372% | $158.3636 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.30 | 5.351% | $75.1153 | $75.12 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.25 | 12.597% | $20.549 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.77 | 12.379% | $115.4919 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.47 | 9.499% | $113.2986 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.74 | 11.845% | $246.8867 | $246.89 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.87 | 11.376% | $240.4274 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.69 | $970.1325 | $970.14 | $970.15 | $970.10 | |