| 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 | $150.43 | 7.358% | $161.4986 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.95 | 12.222% | $160.4213 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.70 | 10.774% | $184.6603 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.62 | 8.183% | $249.4916 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.36 | 5.435% | $82.6189 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.59 | 3.186% | $53.2337 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.71 | 8.584% | $103.9257 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.36 | $995.8501 | $995.85 | $995.85 | $995.80 | |