| 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 | $159.55 | 3.653% | $165.3784 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.94 | 8.308% | $213.3018 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.73 | 4.430% | $101.0151 | $101.02 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.80 | 10.522% | $38.4617 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.27 | 3.807% | $18.9655 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.46 | 12.743% | $177.5251 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.41 | 8.763% | $134.2244 | $134.22 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.16 | $848.8720 | $848.88 | $848.85 | $848.90 | |