| 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 | $183.54 | 3.337% | $189.6647 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.61 | 6.824% | $166.2288 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.71 | 3.489% | $49.3746 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.47 | 13.394% | $145.6773 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.44 | 12.802% | $88.4819 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.78 | 12.803% | $164.4442 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.85 | 11.755% | $242.3407 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.40 | $1,046.2122 | $1,046.20 | $1,046.25 | $1,046.20 | |