| 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 | $150.79 | 6.874% | $161.1553 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.73 | 6.793% | $148.1539 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.78 | 5.174% | $247.9793 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.69 | 12.659% | $259.893 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.31 | 4.125% | $8.6528 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.75 | 12.415% | $28.9469 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.76 | 4.688% | $132.7025 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.81 | $987.4837 | $987.48 | $987.50 | $987.60 | |