| 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 | $139.28 | 12.619% | $156.8557 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.72 | 3.786% | $48.4888 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.99 | 3.129% | $14.4277 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.44 | 13.266% | $99.0398 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.28 | 11.752% | $97.5371 | $97.54 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.30 | 6.147% | $188.1986 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.52 | 3.368% | $158.6906 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.53 | $763.2383 | $763.25 | $763.30 | $763.20 | |