| 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 | $148.89 | 5.347% | $156.8511 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.72 | 3.305% | $43.0988 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.36 | 6.164% | $170.2446 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.41 | 12.509% | $245.7309 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.25 | 13.406% | $210.0846 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.92 | 3.669% | $215.5486 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.84 | 10.661% | $242.1705 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.39 | $1,283.7291 | $1,283.72 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.70 | |