| 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 | $151.56 | 5.352% | $159.6715 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 12.141% | $45.3835 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.37 | 12.504% | $211.9238 | $211.92 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.63 | 5.383% | $47.0324 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.95 | 11.805% | $216.8458 | $216.85 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.32 | 5.250% | $38.2268 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.58 | 3.372% | $138.0843 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.88 | $857.1681 | $857.16 | $857.20 | $857.10 | |