| 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 | $159.74 | 3.554% | $165.4172 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.76 | 7.514% | $120.1576 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.55 | 6.270% | $237.5666 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.85 | 7.319% | $159.7443 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.99 | 13.618% | $209.0458 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.79 | 5.366% | $55.6227 | $55.62 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.57 | 12.106% | $88.0817 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.25 | $1,035.6359 | $1,035.64 | $1,035.60 | $1,035.60 | |