| 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 | $159.54 | 3.688% | $165.4238 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.27 | 5.422% | $198.478 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.94 | 3.820% | $81.9555 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.99 | 10.700% | $226.9239 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.34 | 7.853% | $31.6441 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.55 | 4.276% | $249.7932 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.53 | 10.776% | $14.988 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.16 | $969.2065 | $969.20 | $969.20 | $969.20 | |