| 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 | $153.97 | 3.845% | $159.8901 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.87 | 6.250% | $175.1744 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.54 | 12.791% | $135.9583 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.55 | 8.531% | $40.7534 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.77 | 6.478% | $34.8928 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.95 | 9.187% | $86.2031 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.50 | 7.817% | $235.5801 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.15 | $868.4522 | $868.44 | $868.45 | $868.60 | |