| 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 | $150.57 | 5.220% | $158.4298 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.80 | 7.836% | $203.5944 | $203.59 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.63 | 10.178% | $15.0173 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.92 | 9.871% | $132.856 | $132.86 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.97 | 11.229% | $17.7633 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.91 | 8.734% | $142.3437 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.98 | 5.380% | $128.5425 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.78 | $798.5470 | $798.54 | $798.55 | $798.50 | |