| 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 | $142.73 | 9.502% | $156.2922 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.98 | 10.458% | $198.8023 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.37 | 3.532% | $162.9283 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.63 | 9.744% | $203.7178 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.89 | 4.528% | $175.4921 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.94 | 6.418% | $51.0168 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.26 | 12.303% | $218.1598 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.80 | $1,166.4093 | $1,166.41 | $1,166.40 | $1,166.40 | |