| 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 | $142.62 | 11.679% | $159.2766 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.70 | 5.792% | $134.0385 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.54 | 6.351% | $150.5292 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.96 | 3.780% | $162.8931 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.70 | 3.132% | $149.232 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.62 | 12.683% | $200.1475 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.87 | 13.730% | $6.676 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.01 | $962.7929 | $962.80 | $962.90 | $962.70 | |