| 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 | $158.73 | 3.585% | $164.4205 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.74 | 8.554% | $87.6465 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.95 | 9.590% | $158.8507 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.43 | 10.204% | $113.984 | $113.98 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.46 | 10.271% | $121.8053 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.48 | 6.425% | $241.0313 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.91 | 13.327% | $270.7495 | $270.75 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.70 | $1,158.4878 | $1,158.49 | $1,158.50 | $1,158.40 | |