| 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 | $154.65 | 3.176% | $159.5617 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.85 | 3.627% | $169.7928 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.61 | 8.369% | $111.1974 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.57 | 11.801% | $163.8667 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.52 | 7.638% | $10.2471 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.25 | 8.609% | $19.8211 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.66 | 11.394% | $177.8517 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.11 | $812.3385 | $812.34 | $812.30 | $812.40 | |