| 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 | $151.57 | 4.874% | $158.9575 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.53 | 4.415% | $242.7962 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.92 | 9.137% | $31.5624 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.52 | 9.774% | $242.0736 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.66 | 8.863% | $220.6218 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.36 | 5.724% | $12.0102 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.64 | 12.743% | $60.4753 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.20 | $968.4970 | $968.50 | $968.45 | $968.60 | |