| 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 | $149.94 | 3.485% | $155.1654 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.39 | 13.828% | $164.3562 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.74 | 12.490% | $162.818 | $162.82 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.83 | 7.667% | $148.3974 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.92 | 6.779% | $216.6759 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.31 | 4.615% | $20.2012 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.77 | 12.574% | $88.6745 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.90 | $956.2886 | $956.30 | $956.25 | $956.40 | |