| 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 | $151.44 | 5.351% | $159.5436 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.42 | 12.515% | $151.2427 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.44 | 7.413% | $123.9976 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.57 | 8.752% | $52.8208 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.43 | 12.130% | $91.3075 | $91.31 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.75 | 7.127% | $17.9438 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.59 | 9.648% | $199.1098 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.64 | $795.9658 | $795.96 | $795.95 | $795.80 | |