| 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 | $150.98 | 5.560% | $159.3745 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.89 | 6.836% | $201.8025 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.46 | 9.727% | $200.2079 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.69 | 3.552% | $115.6572 | $115.66 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.84 | 8.360% | $253.389 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.99 | 10.360% | $130.2138 | $130.21 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.65 | 7.736% | $59.9551 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.50 | $1,120.6000 | $1,120.60 | $1,120.55 | $1,120.70 | |