| 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 | $149.85 | 5.680% | $158.3615 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.71 | 9.844% | $187.5147 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.36 | 5.540% | $66.8701 | $66.87 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.50 | 12.595% | $42.2231 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.50 | 3.601% | $231.5482 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.65 | 8.282% | $255.1665 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.88 | 7.648% | $17.0945 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.45 | $958.7786 | $958.77 | $958.70 | $958.80 | |