| 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 | $153.50 | 3.848% | $159.4067 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.26 | 6.323% | $184.2152 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.52 | 12.433% | $145.6232 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.63 | 4.857% | $143.2661 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.93 | 8.200% | $155.7323 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.53 | 3.695% | $21.2886 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.98 | 6.814% | $187.9713 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.35 | $997.5034 | $997.51 | $997.45 | $997.50 | |