| 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 | $147.88 | 6.496% | $157.4863 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.84 | 6.536% | $42.4439 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.60 | 4.535% | $179.3821 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.83 | 3.504% | $184.0612 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.85 | 13.188% | $64.3474 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.61 | 9.189% | $247.4332 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.40 | 10.464% | $176.0796 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.01 | $1,051.2337 | $1,051.23 | $1,051.30 | $1,051.20 | |