| 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 | $154.47 | 3.499% | $159.8749 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.33 | 6.655% | $161.401 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.34 | 8.488% | $13.3874 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.61 | 8.232% | $101.316 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.50 | 4.575% | $206.5356 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.79 | 11.799% | $8.7091 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.27 | 13.182% | $226.6696 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.31 | $877.8936 | $877.90 | $877.85 | $877.90 | |