| 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 | $150.26 | 4.320% | $156.7512 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.77 | 4.572% | $148.2517 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.38 | 13.184% | $179.2608 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.99 | 8.735% | $103.2874 | $103.29 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.33 | 13.618% | $146.9422 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.52 | 13.294% | $11.9185 | $11.92 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.26 | 7.768% | $171.6313 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.51 | $918.0431 | $918.04 | $918.05 | $918.10 | |