| 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 | $150.58 | 5.755% | $159.2459 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.69 | 11.803% | $142.7613 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.59 | 9.409% | $162.5708 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.45 | 8.355% | $144.5997 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.70 | 10.805% | $125.9853 | $125.99 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.25 | 8.191% | $182.0314 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.52 | 6.613% | $91.1754 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.78 | $1,008.3698 | $1,008.38 | $1,008.40 | $1,008.40 | |