| 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 | $152.89 | 3.378% | $158.0546 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.89 | 8.580% | $173.6086 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.94 | 4.708% | $184.2233 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.97 | 5.699% | $168.0297 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.30 | 13.728% | $197.0906 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.25 | 4.225% | $14.8521 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.54 | 13.109% | $194.0272 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.78 | $1,089.8861 | $1,089.88 | $1,089.90 | $1,089.90 | |