| 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 | $153.92 | 3.122% | $158.7254 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.73 | 9.371% | $160.4801 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.66 | 8.790% | $164.9909 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.87 | 5.446% | $110.5812 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.71 | 6.388% | $199.7009 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.45 | 7.793% | $156.7849 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.36 | 11.320% | $37.1364 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.70 | $988.3998 | $988.40 | $988.50 | $988.40 | |