| 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 | $156.97 | 3.425% | $162.3462 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.36 | 3.273% | $221.376 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.60 | 13.171% | $48.2108 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.99 | 10.222% | $219.3308 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.38 | 11.289% | $152.8888 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.85 | 8.304% | $87.5638 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.47 | 10.501% | $117.6504 | $117.65 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.62 | $1,009.3668 | $1,009.37 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.40 | |