| 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 | $151.45 | 5.457% | $159.7146 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.99 | 12.206% | $99.8521 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.40 | 7.475% | $137.9979 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.26 | 6.494% | $163.2127 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.41 | 10.672% | $184.1693 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.82 | 12.158% | $43.5397 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.35 | 7.240% | $184.8281 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.68 | $973.3144 | $973.31 | $973.30 | $973.30 | |