| 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 | $156.46 | 3.786% | $162.3836 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.52 | 5.865% | $128.6471 | $128.65 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.78 | 4.226% | $87.3205 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.27 | 4.340% | $141.1407 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.59 | 8.319% | $23.3861 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.62 | 12.200% | $39.9656 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.76 | 8.241% | $56.0255 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.00 | $638.8691 | $638.88 | $638.90 | $638.80 | |