| 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 | $149.64 | 5.873% | $158.4284 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.50 | 10.751% | $178.8629 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.60 | 4.862% | $21.6016 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.55 | 13.807% | $187.2694 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.67 | 3.855% | $161.6711 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.87 | 6.490% | $228.8151 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 12.727% | $261.4703 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.78 | $1,198.1188 | $1,198.12 | $1,198.05 | $1,198.20 | |