| 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 | $154.58 | 5.434% | $162.9799 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.86 | 11.264% | $37.674 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.78 | 11.434% | $48.7858 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.78 | 13.685% | $272.5939 | $272.59 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.55 | 13.858% | $257.9453 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.97 | 12.216% | $228.887 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.31 | 3.186% | $139.621 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.83 | $1,148.4869 | $1,148.49 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.50 | |