| 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 | $149.80 | 5.440% | $157.9491 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.34 | 5.259% | $61.4081 | $61.41 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.80 | 12.307% | $208.6664 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.99 | 9.317% | $120.2378 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.70 | 5.731% | $242.8641 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.87 | 4.720% | $81.5455 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.64 | 3.614% | $89.7712 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.14 | $962.4422 | $962.45 | $962.40 | $962.40 | |