| 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 | $150.67 | 5.785% | $159.3863 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.97 | 9.221% | $66.592 | $66.59 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.51 | 10.368% | $24.8438 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.81 | 7.309% | $179.0021 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.91 | 5.662% | $62.2455 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.27 | 6.764% | $236.2367 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.89 | 6.451% | $224.4945 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.03 | $952.8009 | $952.80 | $952.85 | $952.70 | |