| 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 | $150.85 | 5.170% | $158.6489 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.33 | 11.671% | $95.2889 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.42 | 4.550% | $110.2166 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 6.773% | $177.1791 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.48 | 5.410% | $194.4604 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.79 | 5.509% | $192.8599 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.97 | 5.694% | $150.0538 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.78 | $1,078.7076 | $1,078.71 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.80 | |