| 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 | $154.60 | 5.415% | $162.9716 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.54 | 10.412% | $229.1491 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.64 | 13.179% | $47.1277 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.69 | 4.577% | $72.8797 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.70 | 12.718% | $246.5143 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.61 | 12.340% | $8.5491 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.44 | 5.411% | $229.2057 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.22 | $996.3972 | $996.40 | $996.40 | $996.30 | |