| 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 | 5.401% | $158.8604 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.58 | 3.119% | $155.2766 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.51 | 7.274% | $170.04 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.91 | 11.830% | $261.5816 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.93 | 9.828% | $118.5374 | $118.54 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.33 | 4.149% | $81.5799 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.52 | 5.525% | $68.0847 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.50 | $1,013.9606 | $1,013.96 | $1,014.05 | $1,014.00 | |