| 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 | $157.36 | 3.853% | $163.4231 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.81 | 6.456% | $48.7675 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.38 | 13.607% | $266.2721 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.32 | 8.308% | $207.2149 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.68 | 12.819% | $168.8675 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.39 | 5.333% | $179.4769 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.25 | 10.255% | $88.4796 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.19 | $1,122.5016 | $1,122.50 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.60 | |