| 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 | $152.78 | 4.547% | $159.7269 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.73 | 4.810% | $185.2307 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.79 | 7.131% | $166.8994 | $166.90 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.94 | 3.495% | $236.9415 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.86 | 13.750% | $189.8033 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.44 | 5.230% | $76.2286 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.71 | 12.806% | $44.7953 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.25 | $1,059.6257 | $1,059.63 | $1,059.70 | $1,059.50 | |