| 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 | $144.26 | 8.421% | $156.4081 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 9.248% | $153.2312 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 11.381% | $176.7951 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.51 | 3.149% | $129.4623 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.51 | 8.794% | $147.4267 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.75 | 7.807% | $191.6269 | $191.63 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.67 | 3.390% | $43.0826 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.69 | $998.0329 | $998.04 | $998.10 | $998.00 | |