| 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 | $145.31 | 9.445% | $159.0345 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.50 | 6.838% | $171.475 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.38 | 10.593% | $113.2251 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.58 | 4.475% | $8.964 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.70 | 12.335% | $209.7294 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.25 | 10.375% | $152.5934 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.26 | 7.412% | $115.2101 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.98 | $930.2315 | $930.23 | $930.30 | $930.20 | |