| 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 | $144.75 | 8.760% | $157.4301 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 4.513% | $18.5511 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.85 | 3.470% | $139.5293 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.68 | 13.795% | $145.2935 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.26 | 4.783% | $161.6383 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.84 | 3.545% | $201.7471 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.96 | 13.226% | $135.8259 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.09 | $960.0153 | $960.02 | $960.10 | $959.90 | |