| 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 | $156.40 | 5.598% | $165.1553 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.81 | 4.509% | $137.7533 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.25 | 5.362% | $85.6066 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.32 | 8.335% | $187.7662 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.90 | 12.571% | $119.2127 | $119.21 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.32 | 6.530% | $144.1564 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.96 | 7.260% | $157.6293 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.96 | $997.2798 | $997.29 | $997.25 | $997.40 | |