| 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 | $154.35 | 3.195% | $159.2815 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.91 | 4.403% | $146.0702 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.78 | 4.744% | $163.1702 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 11.696% | $39.842 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.67 | 11.665% | $96.7801 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.46 | 7.561% | $227.4485 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.39 | 8.267% | $39.3984 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.23 | $871.9909 | $871.99 | $872.00 | $872.00 | |