| 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 | $151.45 | 5.575% | $159.8933 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.75 | 12.529% | $214.6491 | $214.65 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.99 | 6.254% | $229.498 | $229.50 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.64 | 9.295% | $62.9976 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.78 | 10.790% | $168.1571 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.91 | 12.534% | $174.3264 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.60 | 12.794% | $6.3165 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.12 | $1,015.8380 | $1,015.85 | $1,015.85 | $1,015.80 | |