| 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 | $147.25 | 8.342% | $159.5336 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.68 | 7.618% | $238.5676 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.63 | 5.194% | $181.5964 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.84 | 8.314% | $38.8197 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.78 | 3.392% | $108.3341 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.36 | 12.421% | $137.5583 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.70 | 4.355% | $96.7371 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.24 | $961.1468 | $961.15 | $961.15 | $961.10 | |