| 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 | $154.42 | 3.156% | $159.2935 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.62 | 4.849% | $168.4085 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.27 | 13.368% | $28.6481 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.70 | 3.548% | $10.0442 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.78 | 9.428% | $261.2922 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.99 | 12.430% | $223.7245 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.50 | 4.132% | $191.0822 | $191.08 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.28 | $1,042.4932 | $1,042.48 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.40 | |