| 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 | $147.70 | 8.432% | $160.1541 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 3.425% | $24.398 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.81 | 13.170% | $109.5599 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.99 | 7.155% | $187.5105 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.69 | 9.404% | $129.8516 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.44 | 6.783% | $148.8982 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.61 | 5.262% | $38.5364 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.83 | $798.9087 | $798.91 | $798.90 | $799.00 | |