| 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 | $153.64 | 3.658% | $159.2602 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.91 | 11.388% | $140.2486 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.85 | 4.202% | $71.7431 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.30 | 13.786% | $67.4751 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.42 | 4.288% | $217.357 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.28 | 11.315% | $173.9631 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.67 | 6.335% | $137.8846 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.07 | $967.9317 | $967.93 | $967.95 | $968.00 | |