| 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 | $149.86 | 5.120% | $157.5328 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.36 | 11.277% | $211.8269 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.41 | 3.579% | $162.0079 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.62 | 7.644% | $182.5858 | $182.59 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.54 | 7.695% | $215.9716 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.40 | 6.557% | $18.5409 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.54 | 12.220% | $16.3168 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.73 | $964.7827 | $964.79 | $964.80 | $964.70 | |