| 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 | $149.90 | 6.639% | $159.8519 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 11.197% | $47.4922 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.75 | 3.160% | $253.5157 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.63 | 3.414% | $112.3386 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.46 | 7.573% | $136.0368 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.89 | 9.462% | $40.3805 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.62 | 6.417% | $220.943 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.96 | $970.5587 | $970.56 | $970.60 | $970.50 | |