| 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 | $154.95 | 4.685% | $162.2094 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.87 | 13.650% | $96.4548 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 11.589% | $251.0418 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.56 | 12.294% | $60.1447 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.55 | 8.598% | $12.5431 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.47 | 8.155% | $251.4279 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.76 | 8.341% | $162.2515 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.13 | $996.0732 | $996.06 | $996.10 | $996.00 | |