| 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 | $154.97 | 4.645% | $162.1684 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.39 | 9.159% | $202.3699 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.28 | 7.773% | $125.3184 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.98 | 12.638% | $42.7799 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.84 | 12.289% | $20.0324 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.44 | 10.317% | $264.143 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.36 | 4.362% | $221.6231 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.26 | $1,038.4351 | $1,038.43 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.40 | |