| 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 | $152.75 | 5.375% | $160.9603 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.62 | 3.459% | $142.3803 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.41 | 11.338% | $101.7741 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.58 | 7.721% | $112.6546 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.51 | 4.114% | $65.0817 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.28 | 6.472% | $76.958 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.92 | 3.137% | $179.3759 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.07 | $839.1849 | $839.18 | $839.20 | $839.40 | |