| 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 | $147.61 | 10.617% | $163.2818 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.97 | 13.297% | $171.0445 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.89 | 5.331% | $116.8015 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.97 | 8.355% | $248.1004 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.92 | 3.376% | $168.4202 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.89 | 4.563% | $255.0187 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.91 | 12.288% | $160.4708 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.16 | $1,283.1379 | $1,283.13 | $1,283.10 | $1,283.10 | |