| 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 | $150.38 | 5.839% | $159.1607 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.80 | 10.267% | $136.5105 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.89 | 9.174% | $188.7509 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.86 | 11.442% | $189.2954 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.33 | 3.277% | $130.4698 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.30 | 7.725% | $125.2842 | $125.28 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.33 | 9.159% | $24.3752 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.89 | $953.8467 | $953.85 | $953.85 | $954.00 | |