| 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 | $157.84 | 3.625% | $163.5617 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.62 | 13.833% | $160.072 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.49 | 12.372% | $127.531 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.68 | 3.345% | $11.0372 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.83 | 4.492% | $235.9743 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.53 | 6.204% | $175.7995 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.91 | 11.197% | $276.7805 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.90 | $1,150.7562 | $1,150.75 | $1,150.75 | $1,150.80 | |