| 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 | $148.92 | 5.308% | $156.8247 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.62 | 5.724% | $167.6994 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.60 | 7.290% | $55.3616 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.55 | 8.823% | $31.069 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.54 | 10.587% | $266.006 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.40 | 6.443% | $102.6111 | $102.61 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.69 | 12.788% | $79.7298 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.32 | $859.3016 | $859.30 | $859.25 | $859.30 | |