| 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 | $154.92 | 3.246% | $159.9487 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.73 | 13.795% | $192.0063 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.48 | 12.352% | $138.7322 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.30 | 8.385% | $118.4648 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.74 | 10.290% | $247.8657 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.31 | 13.195% | $29.7816 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.88 | 4.477% | $102.2621 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.36 | $989.0614 | $989.06 | $989.05 | $989.10 | |