| 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 | $154.70 | 3.342% | $159.8701 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.95 | 12.445% | $147.2467 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.60 | 3.662% | $236.9713 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.99 | 3.166% | $80.4592 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.83 | 5.468% | $83.1404 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.38 | 11.706% | $27.2339 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.81 | 3.589% | $148.9713 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.26 | $883.8929 | $883.89 | $883.85 | $883.90 | |