| 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 | $146.89 | 8.416% | $159.2523 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.73 | 12.777% | $169.9888 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.60 | 4.116% | $46.4357 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.56 | 3.337% | $173.1515 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.37 | 6.294% | $13.1486 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.57 | 13.417% | $63.0258 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.96 | 3.487% | $186.2352 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.68 | $811.2379 | $811.25 | $811.30 | $811.20 | |