| 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 | $152.44 | 3.250% | $157.3943 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.65 | 11.783% | $230.9996 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.91 | 11.494% | $120.3132 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.58 | 7.598% | $49.0432 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.37 | 13.113% | $18.5166 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.36 | 6.236% | $234.1016 | $234.10 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.52 | 12.665% | $251.8288 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.83 | $1,062.1973 | $1,062.19 | $1,062.20 | $1,062.10 | |