| 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 | $153.25 | 5.159% | $161.1562 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.33 | 5.149% | $143.3496 | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.48 | 10.259% | $148.2763 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.99 | 3.235% | $101.16 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.47 | 7.775% | $142.7695 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.69 | 11.572% | $198.2523 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.59 | 5.163% | $12.1884 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.80 | $907.1523 | $907.16 | $907.15 | $907.30 | |