| 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 | $150.62 | 5.183% | $158.4266 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.56 | 12.414% | $164.754 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.55 | 7.224% | $252.5661 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.54 | 3.567% | $45.0931 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.71 | 10.287% | $202.6082 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.50 | 4.227% | $77.6491 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.50 | 3.223% | $50.0632 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.98 | $951.1603 | $951.16 | $951.15 | $951.20 | |