| 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 | $142.36 | 5.332% | $149.9506 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.27 | 5.393% | $180.5066 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.99 | 5.713% | $159.6161 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.81 | 6.655% | $208.8412 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.40 | 7.104% | $21.8492 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.52 | 8.284% | $40.6282 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.52 | 6.800% | $237.6514 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.87 | $999.0433 | $999.05 | $999.05 | $999.00 | |