| 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 | $147.83 | 8.143% | $159.8678 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.84 | 11.550% | $25.478 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.46 | 9.270% | $89.0113 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.57 | 13.828% | $73.4987 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.97 | 11.346% | $154.7375 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.50 | 7.217% | $29.4847 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.37 | 12.211% | $164.2432 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.54 | $696.3212 | $696.32 | $696.35 | $696.30 | |