| 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 | $151.70 | 5.166% | $159.5368 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.99 | 9.279% | $73.206 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.96 | 12.809% | $147.7347 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.48 | 7.220% | $46.6193 | $46.62 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.77 | 9.129% | $87.0522 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.50 | 4.187% | $180.7644 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.32 | 13.859% | $86.8972 | $86.90 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.72 | $781.8106 | $781.81 | $781.80 | $781.80 | |