| 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 | $159.92 | 3.308% | $165.2102 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.96 | 6.738% | $129.1103 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.46 | 3.129% | $90.1966 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.34 | 13.291% | $237.1634 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.69 | 6.520% | $123.233 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.93 | 9.779% | $141.5381 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.95 | 11.362% | $202.6232 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.25 | $1,089.0748 | $1,089.07 | $1,089.05 | $1,089.00 | |