| 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 | $152.31 | 4.498% | $159.1609 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.49 | 3.301% | $166.8208 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.82 | 6.231% | $149.5945 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.67 | 12.178% | $128.6345 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.75 | 11.210% | $79.7932 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.90 | 8.594% | $15.0946 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.69 | 3.712% | $169.7662 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.63 | $868.8647 | $868.85 | $868.85 | $868.90 | |