| 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 | $152.27 | 4.666% | $159.3749 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.76 | 12.452% | $94.1898 | $94.19 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.46 | 11.654% | $198.1412 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.46 | 8.165% | $106.4993 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.89 | 8.865% | $61.9333 | $61.93 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.52 | 3.328% | $55.3011 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.50 | 7.680% | $166.3656 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.86 | $841.8052 | $841.80 | $841.80 | $841.80 | |