| 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 | $146.52 | 8.522% | $159.0064 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.60 | 9.700% | $179.4692 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.58 | 6.603% | $211.6922 | $211.69 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.88 | 4.287% | $218.8776 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.60 | 10.318% | $151.7976 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.61 | 5.700% | $47.1528 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.36 | 13.296% | $17.4023 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.15 | $985.3981 | $985.40 | $985.40 | $985.50 | |