| 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 | $149.84 | 6.586% | $159.7085 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.73 | 5.536% | $128.469 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.62 | 7.286% | $188.4157 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.53 | 10.748% | $217.653 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.92 | 4.320% | $20.7805 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.95 | 12.413% | $173.0598 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.29 | 3.421% | $6.5052 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.88 | $894.5917 | $894.60 | $894.55 | $894.70 | |