| 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 | $149.45 | 6.555% | $159.2464 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.79 | 11.744% | $51.1676 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.91 | 3.733% | $153.4315 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.61 | 3.289% | $76.031 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.50 | 6.623% | $246.8322 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.62 | 4.389% | $71.6317 | $71.63 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.81 | 10.598% | $226.5158 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.69 | $984.8562 | $984.86 | $984.90 | $984.70 | |