| 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 | $228.65 | 7.200% | $245.1128 | $245.11 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.67 | 11.218% | $166.46 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.93 | 4.214% | $135.4053 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.63 | 3.614% | $135.351 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.98 | 10.672% | $54.2071 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.72 | 12.838% | $16.6098 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.70 | 3.789% | $205.1909 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.28 | $958.3369 | $958.34 | $958.30 | $958.40 | |