| 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 | $153.39 | 3.826% | $159.2587 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.36 | 6.756% | $164.7886 | $164.79 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.69 | 6.315% | $176.1533 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.67 | 9.222% | $149.2737 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.53 | 9.119% | $48.5907 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.36 | 4.196% | $14.9625 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.97 | 11.780% | $223.5265 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.97 | $936.5540 | $936.55 | $936.55 | $936.70 | |