| 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 | $154.95 | 5.708% | $163.7945 | $163.79 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.74 | 4.743% | $145.3204 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.93 | 9.284% | $194.449 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.89 | 13.124% | $55.3063 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.89 | 10.231% | $170.7368 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.71 | 5.642% | $238.4446 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.29 | 9.485% | $17.8351 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.40 | $985.8867 | $985.89 | $985.90 | $985.70 | |