| 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 | $161.56 | 4.247% | $168.4215 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.54 | 7.821% | $40.476 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.92 | 8.790% | $201.1745 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.68 | 10.656% | $176.6955 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.52 | 6.717% | $53.9134 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.36 | 11.857% | $107.7854 | $107.79 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.64 | 5.784% | $153.006 | $153.01 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.22 | $901.4723 | $901.48 | $901.45 | $901.50 | |