| 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 | $151.50 | 5.333% | $159.5795 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.75 | 13.588% | $238.2508 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.42 | 6.142% | $86.4208 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.59 | 3.368% | $54.3612 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.52 | 5.435% | $241.9944 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.36 | 3.644% | $80.179 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.85 | 13.426% | $205.1309 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.99 | $1,065.9166 | $1,065.91 | $1,065.95 | $1,066.00 | |