| 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 | $151.41 | 4.625% | $158.4127 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.35 | 11.125% | $108.1802 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.40 | 4.374% | $203.9468 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.84 | 4.823% | $200.0442 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.86 | 6.499% | $217.1089 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.38 | 5.681% | $172.6616 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.74 | 11.564% | $42.1043 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.98 | $1,102.4587 | $1,102.45 | $1,102.45 | $1,102.40 | |