| 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 | $151.48 | 5.454% | $159.7417 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.33 | 6.507% | $78.1016 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.78 | 7.656% | $153.7112 | $153.71 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.94 | 9.485% | $43.7283 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.62 | 7.414% | $198.3077 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.53 | 7.233% | $257.9275 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.70 | 10.137% | $205.6258 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.38 | $1,097.1438 | $1,097.15 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.00 | |