| 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 | $151.90 | 5.282% | $159.9234 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.74 | 12.539% | $15.4629 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.60 | 11.550% | $73.1768 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 8.726% | $160.697 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.43 | 8.578% | $245.8532 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.72 | 7.162% | $159.3713 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.34 | 7.371% | $157.1267 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.53 | $971.6113 | $971.61 | $971.60 | $971.70 | |