| 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 | $150.32 | 6.284% | $159.7661 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.64 | 13.588% | $29.124 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.96 | 9.247% | $235.9298 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.84 | 6.211% | $37.0039 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.93 | 3.761% | $36.2437 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.99 | 10.721% | $240.2535 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 3.735% | $258.1031 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.49 | $996.4241 | $996.41 | $996.40 | $996.40 | |