| 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 | $158.55 | 3.690% | $164.4005 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.30 | 6.289% | $218.2113 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.57 | 5.451% | $216.7756 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.84 | 9.259% | $164.8063 | $164.81 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.93 | 13.756% | $180.7924 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.85 | 3.713% | $147.1169 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.80 | 12.490% | $194.3827 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.84 | $1,286.4857 | $1,286.49 | $1,286.50 | $1,286.50 | |