| 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 | $150.41 | 5.609% | $158.8465 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.67 | 9.556% | $161.7813 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.92 | 4.496% | $26.0404 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.50 | 11.679% | $10.6095 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.56 | 9.221% | $246.3589 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.93 | 6.399% | $140.3722 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.75 | 6.599% | $146.8401 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.74 | $890.8489 | $890.85 | $890.85 | $890.80 | |