| 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 | $157.63 | 6.839% | $168.4103 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.63 | 8.138% | $43.9365 | $43.94 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.42 | 5.360% | $138.4641 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.74 | 3.552% | $157.1298 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.93 | 8.195% | $203.3309 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.97 | 6.145% | $174.046 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.59 | 8.785% | $154.0287 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.91 | $1,039.3463 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.20 | |