| 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 | $158.56 | 3.698% | $164.4235 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.89 | 4.444% | $126.2624 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.43 | 9.764% | $153.0439 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.74 | 3.759% | $12.1813 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.73 | 10.428% | $244.852 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.87 | 13.325% | $142.6422 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.98 | 7.466% | $130.0124 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.20 | $973.4177 | $973.40 | $973.40 | $973.40 | |