| 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 | $150.33 | 5.155% | $158.0795 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.52 | 5.341% | $251.2594 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.93 | 5.414% | $74.7702 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.43 | 11.313% | $109.5654 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 10.558% | $231.7517 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.42 | 8.412% | $158.7369 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.45 | 7.800% | $132.0011 | $132.00 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.70 | $1,116.1642 | $1,116.17 | $1,116.15 | $1,116.30 | |