| 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 | $152.71 | 8.150% | $165.1559 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 6.730% | $41.3579 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.55 | 9.820% | $119.2096 | $119.21 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.62 | 8.430% | $215.3637 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.94 | 9.833% | $159.192 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.71 | 3.108% | $156.4251 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.96 | 7.198% | $195.0575 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.24 | $1,051.7617 | $1,051.77 | $1,051.75 | $1,051.90 | |