| 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 | $151.25 | 5.568% | $159.6716 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.60 | 7.120% | $215.9539 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.58 | 13.579% | $86.9788 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.70 | 5.444% | $43.9701 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.51 | 11.443% | $200.0513 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.33 | 8.758% | $18.8478 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.48 | 13.569% | $193.6124 | $193.61 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.45 | $919.0859 | $919.08 | $919.05 | $919.20 | |