| 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 | 5.462% | $159.2371 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.60 | 12.357% | $45.6169 | $45.62 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.87 | 10.711% | $124.9595 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.83 | 11.630% | $218.605 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.42 | 9.204% | $166.4487 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.50 | 5.178% | $169.8625 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.68 | 9.191% | $235.5031 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.89 | $1,120.2328 | $1,120.24 | $1,120.20 | $1,120.20 | |