| 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 | $152.96 | 3.219% | $157.8838 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.77 | 8.282% | $52.8091 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.81 | 4.250% | $33.1619 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.43 | 5.722% | $144.2365 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.68 | 12.188% | $184.7512 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.68 | 3.855% | $138.8334 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.30 | 3.219% | $236.6812 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.63 | $948.3571 | $948.35 | $948.40 | $948.40 | |