| 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 | $157.97 | 3.465% | $163.4437 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.55 | 11.378% | $135.38 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.55 | 8.661% | $119.0381 | $119.04 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.83 | 10.343% | $35.1222 | $35.12 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.96 | 9.226% | $9.7866 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.40 | 8.826% | $251.8234 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.56 | 12.499% | $241.3779 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.82 | $955.9719 | $955.97 | $956.00 | $955.90 | |