| 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 | $156.27 | 4.587% | $163.4381 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.39 | 5.394% | $32.0292 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.94 | 7.201% | $47.1041 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.66 | 7.185% | $157.1975 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.64 | 11.790% | $35.3704 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.66 | 8.634% | $186.4811 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.88 | 7.789% | $217.6044 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.44 | $839.2248 | $839.22 | $839.25 | $839.20 | |