| 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 | $150.39 | 5.746% | $159.0314 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.36 | 3.402% | $163.7474 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.39 | 7.312% | $113.0961 | $113.10 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.97 | 11.118% | $158.8654 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.67 | 13.451% | $173.2056 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.49 | 3.511% | $137.1417 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.75 | 7.735% | $148.405 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.02 | $1,053.4926 | $1,053.51 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.40 | |