| 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 | $150.35 | 6.385% | $159.9498 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.64 | 9.821% | $72.0865 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.51 | 7.305% | $44.5423 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.36 | 13.730% | $221.0456 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.36 | 9.155% | $197.9635 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.45 | 7.640% | $158.7152 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.90 | 11.573% | $140.4704 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.57 | $994.7733 | $994.78 | $994.75 | $994.70 | |