| 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 | $146.81 | 8.756% | $159.6647 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.44 | 11.351% | $273.2999 | $273.30 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.36 | 8.139% | $77.168 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.37 | 12.151% | $94.6218 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.97 | 10.381% | $47.4307 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.38 | 10.392% | $111.9154 | $111.92 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.52 | 4.719% | $197.4163 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.85 | $961.5168 | $961.52 | $961.45 | $961.50 | |