| 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 | $154.53 | 3.133% | $159.3714 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.46 | 8.336% | $101.2508 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.36 | 3.781% | $101.0412 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.53 | 12.564% | $182.9503 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.97 | 7.786% | $181.0481 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.46 | 4.357% | $21.3514 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.70 | 7.476% | $216.7791 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.01 | $963.7923 | $963.79 | $963.80 | $963.90 | |