| 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 | $152.57 | 5.782% | $161.3916 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.71 | 5.504% | $124.1888 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.63 | 10.749% | $139.134 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.62 | 8.448% | $108.0359 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.66 | 3.231% | $134.8816 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.73 | 8.240% | $145.8318 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.68 | 3.108% | $170.8293 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.60 | $984.2930 | $984.29 | $984.40 | $984.20 | |