| 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 | $156.48 | 3.805% | $162.4341 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.59 | 10.588% | $138.8875 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.39 | 10.427% | $210.242 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.42 | 10.626% | $202.9102 | $202.91 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.90 | 12.862% | $183.8522 | $183.85 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.57 | 6.219% | $236.4116 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.61 | 4.432% | $83.1383 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.96 | $1,217.8759 | $1,217.87 | $1,217.90 | $1,217.80 | |