| 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 | $142.27 | 11.822% | $159.0892 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.27 | 3.477% | $123.417 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.85 | 5.608% | $165.6461 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.54 | 3.847% | $121.0233 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.99 | 5.496% | $163.5083 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.40 | 7.797% | $28.4584 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.50 | 10.117% | $211.9752 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.82 | $973.1175 | $973.13 | $973.10 | $973.10 | |