| 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 | $159.67 | 3.581% | $165.3878 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.29 | 3.568% | $154.6167 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.71 | 3.569% | $155.0531 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.67 | 10.722% | $101.4989 | $101.50 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.48 | 7.158% | $245.9062 | $245.91 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.49 | 3.809% | $200.86 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.34 | 10.454% | $15.8391 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.65 | $1,039.1618 | $1,039.17 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.20 | |