| 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 | $152.55 | 4.535% | $159.4681 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.28 | 9.200% | $55.9978 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.91 | 8.510% | $46.5616 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.46 | 10.756% | $97.9748 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.89 | 4.759% | $194.7365 | $194.74 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.78 | 7.419% | $246.8274 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.92 | 9.602% | $205.9641 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.79 | $1,007.5303 | $1,007.53 | $1,007.50 | $1,007.60 | |