| 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 | $149.80 | 6.163% | $159.0322 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.54 | 5.728% | $163.3921 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.47 | 5.634% | $182.187 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.37 | 13.293% | $224.7393 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.51 | 11.233% | $46.1728 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.55 | 4.116% | $78.6596 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.55 | 4.181% | $199.5587 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.79 | $1,053.7417 | $1,053.74 | $1,053.75 | $1,053.80 | |