| 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 | $151.37 | 5.484% | $159.6711 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.29 | 3.168% | $163.3046 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.55 | 11.158% | $52.8556 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.80 | 4.445% | $163.7698 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.31 | 9.570% | $58.4118 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.59 | 3.664% | $40.0039 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.68 | 13.330% | $226.2973 | $226.30 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.59 | $864.3141 | $864.31 | $864.25 | $864.40 | |