| 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 | $154.52 | 5.155% | $162.4855 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.46 | 6.652% | $94.3444 | $94.34 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.83 | 6.542% | $156.4356 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 4.198% | $7.1063 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.60 | 12.779% | $156.3117 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.36 | 6.551% | $195.3719 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.32 | 13.452% | $223.8635 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.91 | $995.9189 | $995.92 | $995.90 | $995.90 | |