| 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 | $150.65 | 5.533% | $158.9855 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.58 | 11.135% | $204.0216 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.65 | 5.573% | $258.2843 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.53 | 6.519% | $127.3222 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.76 | 5.520% | $163.3028 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.25 | 12.387% | $143.0125 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.72 | 7.141% | $115.4123 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.14 | $1,170.3412 | $1,170.33 | $1,170.30 | $1,170.30 | |