| 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 | $154.56 | 3.116% | $159.3761 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.32 | 9.318% | $185.0972 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.58 | 11.149% | $28.4319 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.96 | 13.394% | $197.2602 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.40 | 7.601% | $53.1549 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.72 | 8.345% | $28.9498 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.65 | 10.798% | $87.1426 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.19 | $739.4127 | $739.41 | $739.45 | $739.40 | |