| 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 | $151.99 | 4.723% | $159.1685 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.48 | 7.686% | $45.745 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.60 | 5.485% | $93.4597 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.27 | 9.344% | $60.4344 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.74 | 4.808% | $98.247 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.45 | 6.173% | $142.7496 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.77 | 13.511% | $213.1396 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.30 | $812.9438 | $812.95 | $812.95 | $812.80 | |