| 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 | $152.79 | 3.509% | $158.1514 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.38 | 8.456% | $182.6182 | $182.62 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.72 | 8.159% | $216.0152 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.29 | 6.664% | $44.0416 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.25 | 7.540% | $176.6345 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.48 | 12.327% | $76.9215 | $76.92 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.54 | 8.859% | $262.938 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.45 | $1,117.3204 | $1,117.32 | $1,117.30 | $1,117.20 | |