| 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 | $152.92 | 4.278% | $159.4619 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 13.221% | $8.8312 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.30 | 5.572% | $147.0618 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.42 | 9.513% | $224.9616 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.45 | 4.331% | $10.9026 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.36 | 10.165% | $221.8282 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.68 | 5.551% | $195.9871 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.93 | $969.0344 | $969.03 | $969.05 | $969.10 | |