| 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 | $147.50 | 7.794% | $158.9962 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.30 | 5.815% | $163.2725 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.93 | 9.779% | $267.7839 | $267.78 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.62 | 12.510% | $189.7144 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.99 | 13.306% | $165.4154 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.70 | 13.716% | $40.5966 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.46 | 9.184% | $135.8904 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.50 | $1,121.6694 | $1,121.67 | $1,121.65 | $1,121.70 | |