| 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 | $150.86 | 5.418% | $159.0336 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.56 | 8.366% | $10.3598 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.51 | 10.403% | $204.8086 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.44 | 3.606% | $148.6124 | $148.61 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.78 | 4.120% | $180.9397 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.62 | 3.490% | $16.1651 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.49 | 9.318% | $156.8604 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.26 | $876.7796 | $876.78 | $876.75 | $876.80 | |