| 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 | $151.43 | 3.263% | $156.3712 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.86 | 3.695% | $165.7668 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.76 | 13.391% | $151.6718 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.33 | 9.255% | $170.7983 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.49 | 9.600% | $9.305 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.78 | 10.258% | $196.0167 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.92 | 8.378% | $189.5748 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.57 | $1,039.5046 | $1,039.51 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.60 | |