| 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 | $149.93 | 5.765% | $158.5735 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.91 | 6.580% | $250.3671 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.92 | 3.607% | $38.2517 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.76 | 7.499% | $86.8162 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.48 | 5.537% | $159.8674 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.28 | 12.599% | $153.4499 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.58 | 12.651% | $203.4252 | $203.43 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.86 | $1,050.7510 | $1,050.76 | $1,050.70 | $1,050.80 | |