| 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 | $156.34 | 4.245% | $162.9766 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.43 | 4.544% | $37.0399 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.28 | 5.823% | $30.985 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.85 | 13.831% | $10.074 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.34 | 13.779% | $20.8671 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.34 | 13.348% | $130.7356 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.34 | 5.175% | $240.1566 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.92 | $632.8348 | $632.85 | $632.85 | $632.90 | |