| 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 | $153.93 | 5.625% | $162.5886 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.60 | 3.187% | $73.8819 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.30 | 12.866% | $145.9357 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.37 | 8.747% | $159.173 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.62 | 5.846% | $257.862 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.70 | 12.308% | $114.2172 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.44 | 6.208% | $27.0193 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.96 | $940.6777 | $940.68 | $940.65 | $940.70 | |