| 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 | $150.89 | 5.763% | $159.5858 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.45 | 5.531% | $224.2006 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.66 | 8.174% | $201.9176 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.46 | 8.272% | $16.7389 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.84 | 5.584% | $189.8823 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.75 | 3.760% | $134.6286 | $134.63 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.61 | 8.566% | $262.3063 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.66 | $1,189.2601 | $1,189.27 | $1,189.30 | $1,189.20 | |