| 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 | $150.43 | 5.168% | $158.2042 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.75 | 5.255% | $108.1495 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.26 | 12.201% | $115.8588 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.66 | 10.402% | $40.4734 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.47 | 5.423% | $244.0226 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.61 | 8.433% | $22.348 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.54 | 6.477% | $150.7075 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.72 | $839.7640 | $839.76 | $839.70 | $839.70 | |