| 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 | $159.32 | 4.355% | $166.2584 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.82 | 3.330% | $183.7414 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.38 | 9.783% | $148.6242 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.87 | 7.437% | $145.9747 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.33 | 10.532% | $36.8403 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.31 | 8.696% | $129.6852 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.66 | 7.418% | $267.1056 | $267.11 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.69 | $1,078.2298 | $1,078.23 | $1,078.20 | $1,078.20 | |