| 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 | $155.86 | 6.387% | $165.8148 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.57 | 4.252% | $143.4195 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.25 | 3.736% | $107.1074 | $107.11 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.94 | 4.208% | $179.1752 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.52 | 10.537% | $40.3681 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.63 | 11.743% | $181.7276 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.59 | 3.695% | $234.9625 | $234.96 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.36 | $1,052.5751 | $1,052.58 | $1,052.55 | $1,052.60 | |