| 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 | $156.47 | 4.464% | $163.4548 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.29 | 3.687% | $251.2232 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.29 | 12.408% | $209.4049 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.32 | 9.148% | $85.4847 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.28 | 13.396% | $210.1001 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.66 | 6.739% | $39.1305 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.47 | 11.855% | $129.159 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.78 | $1,087.9572 | $1,087.94 | $1,087.95 | $1,088.00 | |