| 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 | $150.83 | 5.756% | $159.5118 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.82 | 3.674% | $238.2636 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.70 | 5.595% | $77.8235 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.35 | 11.637% | $126.5405 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.49 | 10.305% | $209.0169 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.25 | 11.623% | $198.968 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.99 | 9.345% | $207.7446 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.43 | $1,217.8689 | $1,217.86 | $1,217.80 | $1,217.80 | |