| 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 | $144.90 | 9.710% | $158.9698 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.89 | 9.866% | $171.2701 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.87 | 8.652% | $196.5189 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.71 | 12.426% | $39.0231 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.77 | 4.417% | $58.2334 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.41 | 3.573% | $113.3192 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.84 | 6.296% | $161.3998 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.39 | $898.7343 | $898.73 | $898.65 | $898.70 | |