| 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 | $158.40 | 7.552% | $170.3624 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.77 | 3.789% | $65.1484 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.83 | 7.531% | $203.0508 | $203.05 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.75 | 3.560% | $185.1135 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.86 | 6.453% | $32.8514 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.81 | 13.589% | $48.6275 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 6.509% | $254.3861 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.26 | $959.5401 | $959.54 | $959.55 | $959.60 | |