| 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 | $152.70 | 4.238% | $159.1714 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.26 | 4.649% | $30.6203 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.68 | 5.312% | $116.5593 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.97 | 10.352% | $146.7351 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.81 | 5.232% | $237.6244 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.95 | 3.629% | $162.6457 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.37 | 6.487% | $218.6924 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.74 | $1,072.0486 | $1,072.05 | $1,072.00 | $1,072.00 | |