| 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 | $157.50 | 3.512% | $163.0314 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.27 | 3.475% | $187.5691 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.75 | 8.719% | $68.2212 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.50 | 5.360% | $97.458 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.64 | 12.842% | $225.2778 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.58 | 10.510% | $173.0366 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.73 | 3.270% | $214.5228 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.97 | $1,129.1169 | $1,129.12 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.10 | |