| 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 | $154.34 | 5.535% | $162.8827 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.52 | 6.771% | $150.0346 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.90 | 8.495% | $214.7116 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.78 | 12.309% | $26.7071 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.96 | 6.734% | $86.4118 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.99 | 7.781% | $191.8394 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.31 | 5.190% | $126.5541 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.80 | $959.1413 | $959.13 | $959.15 | $959.10 | |