| 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 | $157.55 | 6.270% | $167.4284 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.75 | 4.821% | $49.0038 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.48 | 11.513% | $42.9102 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.64 | 9.423% | $204.2271 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.50 | 3.622% | $159.0598 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.45 | 4.357% | $211.2707 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.75 | 13.548% | $118.9415 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.12 | $952.8415 | $952.84 | $952.85 | $952.80 | |