| 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 | $151.77 | 4.874% | $159.1673 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.52 | 5.797% | $140.2022 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.37 | 5.167% | $129.7445 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.71 | 9.522% | $121.2518 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.75 | 12.476% | $99.8225 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.74 | 13.384% | $37.1219 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.83 | 6.771% | $197.3448 | $197.34 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.69 | $884.6550 | $884.64 | $884.60 | $884.60 | |