| 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 | $152.35 | 4.798% | $159.6598 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.64 | 3.661% | $34.8716 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.61 | 13.819% | $31.4254 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.54 | 12.401% | $270.3694 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.76 | 5.466% | $240.2094 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.42 | 13.120% | $38.9359 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.50 | 12.345% | $157.8447 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.82 | $933.3162 | $933.32 | $933.30 | $933.30 | |