| 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 | $149.44 | 6.486% | $159.1327 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.82 | 7.745% | $105.3962 | $105.40 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.89 | 11.393% | $271.6764 | $271.68 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.32 | 5.493% | $75.2376 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.85 | 4.518% | $186.9304 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.65 | 6.371% | $40.0487 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.57 | 13.838% | $157.7453 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.54 | $996.1673 | $996.18 | $996.25 | $996.00 | |