| 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 | $157.36 | 3.851% | $163.4199 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.58 | 5.702% | $147.5389 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.69 | 12.517% | $169.5519 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.86 | 8.359% | $215.4827 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.27 | 3.802% | $20.0026 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.95 | 13.288% | $113.2314 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.28 | 4.727% | $180.4237 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.99 | $1,009.6511 | $1,009.64 | $1,009.65 | $1,009.60 | |