| 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 | $149.61 | 6.599% | $159.4828 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.68 | 9.498% | $229.5954 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.42 | 9.365% | $101.0751 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.87 | 12.161% | $77.2453 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.76 | 8.506% | $159.2434 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.95 | 8.747% | $97.8179 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 9.528% | $261.4871 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.03 | $1,085.9470 | $1,085.96 | $1,086.00 | $1,085.90 | |