| 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 | $236.42 | 4.171% | $246.2811 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.79 | 4.533% | $158.6706 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.86 | 8.683% | $140.0489 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.78 | 7.460% | $58.8666 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.71 | 4.503% | $163.7667 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.51 | 6.678% | $168.0285 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.38 | 13.623% | $103.8287 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.45 | $1,039.4911 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.50 | |