| 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 | $153.95 | 3.542% | $159.4029 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.40 | 11.499% | $115.29 | $115.29 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.27 | 11.418% | $263.2473 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.52 | 5.478% | $16.3702 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.94 | 7.437% | $245.9663 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.52 | 13.321% | $113.9103 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.84 | 6.121% | $259.8267 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.44 | $1,174.0137 | $1,174.02 | $1,174.00 | $1,174.00 | |