| 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 | $144.86 | 9.277% | $158.2987 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.59 | 5.203% | $186.83 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.38 | 4.167% | $53.521 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 9.231% | $18.329 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.58 | 3.245% | $246.3219 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.36 | 3.829% | $213.2232 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.50 | 12.644% | $98.5635 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.05 | $975.0873 | $975.08 | $975.05 | $975.00 | |