| 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 | $144.97 | 13.125% | $163.9973 | $164.00 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.97 | 13.572% | $36.309 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.75 | 4.348% | $107.2176 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.93 | 8.508% | $156.1756 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.97 | 11.839% | $259.4329 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.58 | 10.746% | $102.5286 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.50 | 9.676% | $74.0313 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.67 | $899.6923 | $899.70 | $899.75 | $899.60 | |