| 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 | $150.76 | 5.816% | $159.5282 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.88 | 9.745% | $221.5532 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.47 | 7.337% | $100.3279 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.28 | 7.428% | $184.0027 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.53 | 6.453% | $78.2749 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.97 | 8.864% | $32.6265 | $32.63 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.81 | 9.837% | $215.0718 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.70 | $991.3852 | $991.38 | $991.40 | $991.40 | |