| 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 | $162.96 | 3.161% | $168.1112 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.46 | 3.738% | $149.8599 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.70 | 12.556% | $95.3349 | $95.33 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.92 | 8.567% | $159.5066 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.92 | 13.482% | $47.5717 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.40 | 8.568% | $200.1994 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.96 | 6.827% | $261.6834 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.32 | $1,082.2671 | $1,082.26 | $1,082.25 | $1,082.30 | |