| 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 | $150.54 | 5.778% | $159.2382 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.55 | 8.260% | $146.7464 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.32 | 6.700% | $198.8034 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.55 | 4.591% | $194.0686 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.79 | 5.742% | $230.2955 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.89 | 7.334% | $29.9355 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.76 | 7.632% | $11.5812 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.40 | $970.6688 | $970.68 | $970.70 | $970.60 | |