| 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 | $155.30 | 3.311% | $160.442 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.32 | 12.429% | $62.1957 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.35 | 10.743% | $196.4027 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.81 | 10.830% | $203.7166 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.50 | 13.754% | $213.2888 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.88 | 7.253% | $122.1397 | $122.14 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.73 | 12.464% | $31.1863 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.89 | $989.3718 | $989.38 | $989.40 | $989.30 | |