| 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 | $137.84 | 3.833% | $143.1234 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.73 | 4.127% | $163.1982 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.65 | 6.352% | $40.0415 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.78 | 10.774% | $198.0418 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.81 | 13.195% | $185.4247 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.70 | 6.517% | $94.4806 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.82 | 9.106% | $44.5371 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.33 | $868.8473 | $868.84 | $868.85 | $868.70 | |