| 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 | $152.72 | 6.134% | $162.0878 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.45 | 7.640% | $198.542 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.32 | 7.280% | $48.6193 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.90 | 5.853% | $40.1183 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.56 | 7.154% | $202.0496 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.60 | 12.603% | $77.2457 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.50 | 12.571% | $215.5735 | $215.57 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.05 | $944.2362 | $944.24 | $944.20 | $944.10 | |