| 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 | $215.70 | 4.388% | $225.1649 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.39 | 4.571% | $198.047 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.40 | 7.274% | $219.2681 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.82 | 4.811% | $42.7839 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.65 | 3.216% | $142.0768 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.97 | 9.141% | $96.0113 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.50 | 8.463% | $159.9829 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.43 | $1,083.3349 | $1,083.33 | $1,083.35 | $1,083.40 | |