| 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 | $153.55 | 3.587% | $159.0578 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.70 | 3.298% | $222.8138 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.95 | 7.817% | $245.7689 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 9.468% | $156.2875 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.71 | 13.868% | $143.1435 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.47 | 7.859% | $266.9187 | $266.92 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.76 | 12.635% | $107.8593 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.91 | $1,301.8495 | $1,301.85 | $1,301.80 | $1,301.90 | |