| 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 | $156.68 | 3.650% | $162.3988 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.69 | 11.271% | $104.2498 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.78 | 11.505% | $261.7914 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.50 | 13.771% | $131.4055 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.46 | 7.747% | $148.109 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.39 | 10.584% | $162.9898 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.35 | 8.147% | $87.9776 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.85 | $1,058.9219 | $1,058.93 | $1,058.95 | $1,058.90 | |