| 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 | $150.99 | 4.745% | $158.1545 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 8.588% | $84.0471 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.82 | 13.614% | $284.9666 | $284.97 | $284.95 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.30 | 6.191% | $250.9293 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.82 | 9.415% | $175.9612 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.85 | 3.257% | $44.2456 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.41 | 4.540% | $188.6006 | $188.60 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.59 | $1,186.9049 | $1,186.91 | $1,186.90 | $1,186.90 | |