| 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 | $152.39 | 4.636% | $159.4548 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.44 | 8.135% | $23.1841 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.86 | 12.611% | $49.3912 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.39 | 8.705% | $172.1778 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.36 | 4.169% | $192.046 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.94 | 10.468% | $229.7072 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.47 | 5.281% | $160.5219 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.85 | $986.4830 | $986.48 | $986.50 | $986.50 | |