| 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 | $147.54 | 7.351% | $158.3857 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.53 | 4.654% | $171.1407 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.58 | 10.514% | $113.3653 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.75 | 13.287% | $211.5635 | $211.56 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.42 | 3.807% | $36.7684 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.25 | 6.374% | $128.9785 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.90 | 9.277% | $178.0122 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.97 | $998.2143 | $998.22 | $998.20 | $998.30 | |