| 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 | $151.29 | 5.243% | $159.2221 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.94 | 9.694% | $90.9802 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.39 | 6.756% | $174.4286 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.79 | 10.766% | $50.7198 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.68 | 12.254% | $183.7373 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.40 | 5.503% | $32.0729 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.63 | 4.556% | $222.3174 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.12 | $913.4783 | $913.48 | $913.45 | $913.40 | |