| 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 | $147.36 | 8.538% | $159.9416 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.92 | 10.515% | $151.3171 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.76 | 12.163% | $36.7446 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.38 | 13.569% | $215.077 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.25 | 12.433% | $125.0817 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.30 | 6.848% | $254.6188 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.86 | 7.168% | $30.9287 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.83 | $973.7095 | $973.71 | $973.75 | $973.60 | |