| 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 | $147.90 | 5.321% | $155.7698 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.25 | 6.575% | $170.7864 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.37 | 4.703% | $262.1449 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.77 | 5.383% | $211.5774 | $211.58 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.58 | 13.565% | $174.4131 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.65 | 9.670% | $42.3875 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.69 | 9.357% | $152.7608 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.21 | $1,169.8399 | $1,169.84 | $1,169.85 | $1,169.90 | |