| 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 | $147.36 | 7.385% | $158.2425 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.74 | 10.361% | $197.2593 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.97 | 9.822% | $102.1015 | $102.10 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.98 | 13.700% | $179.6233 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.60 | 5.183% | $67.9482 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.55 | 10.444% | $79.0227 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.43 | 9.231% | $166.5008 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.63 | $950.6983 | $950.69 | $950.65 | $950.60 | |