| 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 | $162.37 | 3.742% | $168.4459 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 3.260% | $16.9346 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.79 | 5.653% | $194.1796 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.34 | 10.190% | $40.043 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.78 | 6.289% | $239.9793 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.88 | 10.279% | $163.0806 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.52 | 4.354% | $141.4205 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.08 | $964.0835 | $964.08 | $964.15 | $964.00 | |