| 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 | $150.35 | 5.777% | $159.0357 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.89 | 3.729% | $85.981 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.74 | 4.493% | $46.7502 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.98 | 12.257% | $281.7426 | $281.74 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.58 | 5.639% | $184.4246 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.42 | 3.368% | $155.4861 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.72 | 11.525% | $201.548 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.68 | $1,114.9682 | $1,114.97 | $1,115.00 | $1,114.90 | |