| 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 | $151.34 | 5.335% | $159.414 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.86 | 13.526% | $79.3093 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.77 | 3.572% | $87.798 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.55 | 13.634% | $29.0335 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 9.296% | $14.1538 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.41 | 6.716% | $10.042 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.61 | 7.580% | $220.1194 | $220.12 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.49 | $599.8700 | $599.86 | $599.85 | $599.80 | |