| 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 | $153.47 | 3.859% | $159.3924 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.74 | 3.859% | $53.7366 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.71 | 13.686% | $104.2614 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.71 | 13.797% | $59.9824 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.48 | 8.683% | $27.6924 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.26 | 4.193% | $238.8729 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.39 | 11.525% | $149.8784 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.76 | $793.8165 | $793.81 | $793.85 | $793.90 | |