| 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 | $157.68 | 3.715% | $163.5378 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.94 | 5.159% | $147.1595 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.40 | 4.180% | $93.1369 | $93.14 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.81 | 12.213% | $163.6178 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.42 | 8.645% | $123.2252 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.83 | 7.365% | $45.9844 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.47 | 8.836% | $237.774 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.55 | $974.4356 | $974.44 | $974.45 | $974.40 | |