| 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 | $151.40 | 5.208% | $159.2849 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.50 | 5.387% | $126.9913 | $126.99 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.75 | 6.566% | $258.689 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.65 | 4.862% | $185.2387 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.36 | 3.646% | $87.4358 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.43 | 10.415% | $142.9101 | $142.91 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.56 | 11.721% | $26.3215 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.65 | $986.8713 | $986.87 | $986.90 | $986.80 | |