| 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 | $150.89 | 5.286% | $158.866 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.55 | 5.721% | $157.0485 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.48 | 4.579% | $241.0337 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.25 | 10.616% | $149.6081 | $149.61 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.96 | 3.108% | $122.6573 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.46 | 7.613% | $88.7377 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.63 | 11.214% | $47.4105 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.22 | $965.3618 | $965.37 | $965.35 | $965.30 | |