| 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 | $149.60 | 9.203% | $163.3677 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 4.611% | $251.5162 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.31 | 5.775% | $146.2974 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.34 | 3.857% | $36.7031 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.64 | 8.860% | $155.2779 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.77 | 13.639% | $169.0607 | $169.06 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.34 | 8.245% | $176.8074 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.43 | $1,099.0304 | $1,099.04 | $1,099.00 | $1,099.10 | |