| 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 | $159.96 | 3.229% | $165.1251 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.69 | 13.642% | $38.286 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.61 | 5.707% | $16.5009 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.37 | 10.490% | $26.9264 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.50 | 10.147% | $115.1036 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.51 | 7.484% | $157.4748 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.50 | 11.841% | $98.9793 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.14 | $618.3961 | $618.40 | $618.45 | $618.40 | |