| 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 | $150.72 | 5.476% | $158.9734 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.36 | 3.471% | $126.6071 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.67 | 11.115% | $86.303 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.78 | 6.687% | $158.7289 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.63 | 12.627% | $133.6094 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.57 | 8.645% | $64.7198 | $64.72 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.57 | 3.586% | $234.6948 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.30 | $963.6364 | $963.63 | $963.60 | $963.60 | |