| 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 | $141.67 | 12.618% | $159.5459 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.28 | 5.343% | $157.256 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.78 | 9.157% | $89.2686 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.74 | 6.638% | $92.4978 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.83 | 9.149% | $163.5379 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.55 | 12.316% | $91.5937 | $91.59 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.99 | 13.571% | $206.6879 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.84 | $960.3878 | $960.40 | $960.40 | $960.40 | |