| 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 | $150.69 | 5.519% | $159.0066 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.40 | 6.688% | $154.0575 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.35 | 12.351% | $140.832 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.38 | 8.708% | $87.3795 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.32 | 3.397% | $179.2077 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.58 | 7.754% | $240.9164 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.30 | 13.499% | $172.859 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.02 | $1,134.2587 | $1,134.27 | $1,134.25 | $1,134.30 | |