| 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 | $155.77 | 4.741% | $163.1551 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.29 | 4.105% | $53.3955 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.81 | 11.471% | $148.0446 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.54 | 7.784% | $256.0301 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.29 | 3.756% | $26.2399 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 9.696% | $16.9371 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.46 | 8.489% | $101.3938 | $101.39 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.60 | $765.1961 | $765.20 | $765.25 | $765.10 | |