| 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 | $151.47 | 5.553% | $159.8811 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.32 | 12.854% | $106.4439 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 8.591% | $44.2074 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.31 | 6.363% | $256.6646 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.53 | 12.341% | $218.5369 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.94 | 7.339% | $141.6231 | $141.62 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.80 | 10.668% | $46.2592 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.08 | $973.6162 | $973.61 | $973.60 | $973.60 | |