| 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 | $150.44 | 3.598% | $155.8528 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.51 | 8.742% | $49.4885 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.52 | 4.756% | $239.3884 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.40 | 8.447% | $99.1206 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.71 | 7.650% | $159.0098 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.90 | 12.812% | $32.6027 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.32 | 5.518% | $113.2419 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.80 | $848.7047 | $848.70 | $848.70 | $848.70 | |