| 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 | $150.34 | 5.756% | $158.9936 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.91 | 12.708% | $10.0423 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.27 | 13.504% | $194.3983 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.55 | 5.315% | $38.4926 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.90 | 11.706% | $33.4001 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.44 | 13.793% | $262.2246 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.91 | 8.718% | $246.692 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.32 | $944.2435 | $944.23 | $944.25 | $944.20 | |