| 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 | $151.96 | 4.803% | $159.2586 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.71 | 7.795% | $203.4199 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.67 | 8.460% | $195.9547 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.89 | 3.244% | $75.2546 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.71 | 12.110% | $91.6051 | $91.61 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.69 | 5.707% | $251.255 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.92 | 11.265% | $82.2471 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.55 | $1,058.9950 | $1,059.00 | $1,058.95 | $1,059.10 | |