| 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 | $149.69 | 5.832% | $158.4199 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.33 | 5.487% | $226.0903 | $226.09 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.67 | 9.366% | $104.6305 | $104.63 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.56 | 12.846% | $95.4226 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.65 | 8.505% | $46.2774 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.57 | 13.213% | $119.519 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.60 | 10.422% | $236.9656 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.07 | $987.3253 | $987.33 | $987.30 | $987.30 | |