| 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 | $154.35 | 4.775% | $161.7202 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.97 | 8.578% | $263.812 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.92 | 13.296% | $118.8702 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.43 | 9.489% | $38.792 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.79 | 6.793% | $148.218 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.81 | 11.263% | $165.5705 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.33 | 5.176% | $142.3347 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.60 | $1,039.3176 | $1,039.31 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.30 | |