| 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 | $153.87 | 4.409% | $160.6541 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.70 | 5.195% | $155.373 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.58 | 13.266% | $90.1371 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.73 | 11.434% | $60.9878 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.54 | 9.327% | $257.5088 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.96 | 5.447% | $208.7429 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.75 | 6.108% | $104.7817 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.13 | $1,038.1854 | $1,038.18 | $1,038.20 | $1,038.20 | |