| 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 | $158.39 | 3.242% | $163.525 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.72 | 7.697% | $134.3197 | $134.32 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.38 | 8.623% | $29.741 | $29.74 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.39 | 11.196% | $242.8409 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.95 | 12.605% | $273.5738 | $273.57 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.87 | 7.126% | $42.7111 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.63 | 12.440% | $163.7464 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.33 | $1,050.4579 | $1,050.46 | $1,050.45 | $1,050.30 | |