| 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 | $150.64 | 5.425% | $158.8122 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.99 | 8.436% | $176.7398 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.84 | 3.403% | $136.3265 | $136.33 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.76 | 7.604% | $90.1291 | $90.13 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.38 | 12.238% | $156.4373 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.29 | 9.825% | $110.1435 | $110.14 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.91 | 12.706% | $141.9081 | $141.91 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.81 | $970.4965 | $970.50 | $970.55 | $970.30 | |