| 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 | $153.33 | 4.672% | $160.4936 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.58 | 5.787% | $215.3612 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.85 | 6.627% | $104.3345 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.34 | 3.750% | $39.7778 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.40 | 5.782% | $143.2288 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.58 | 5.563% | $46.0044 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.80 | 8.760% | $243.4049 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.88 | $952.6052 | $952.59 | $952.65 | $952.60 | |