| 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 | $153.68 | 3.616% | $159.2371 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.71 | 10.125% | $270.5881 | $270.59 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.78 | 6.292% | $117.7503 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.63 | 10.438% | $104.5075 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.43 | 3.459% | $137.0108 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.26 | 7.522% | $87.3724 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.54 | 9.682% | $82.8538 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.03 | $959.3200 | $959.32 | $959.30 | $959.40 | |