| 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 | $154.94 | 7.446% | $166.4768 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.47 | 6.326% | $168.4948 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.49 | 7.316% | $40.2328 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.92 | 8.370% | $178.7238 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.26 | 7.572% | $208.9694 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.31 | 4.542% | $115.3203 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.27 | 5.748% | $200.1492 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.66 | $1,078.3671 | $1,078.36 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.30 | |