| 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 | $159.83 | 3.409% | $165.2786 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.86 | 4.775% | $103.5806 | $103.58 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.81 | 4.745% | $24.9398 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.74 | 3.749% | $146.0163 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.80 | 12.447% | $93.1061 | $93.11 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.28 | 4.340% | $218.3628 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.49 | 10.236% | $136.1304 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.81 | $887.4146 | $887.42 | $887.45 | $887.40 | |