| 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 | $159.64 | 4.166% | $166.2906 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.25 | 5.707% | $152.4823 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.87 | 13.345% | $117.7315 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.98 | 3.828% | $39.4339 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.76 | 13.746% | $130.5349 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.90 | 11.731% | $203.2387 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.77 | 7.334% | $232.6679 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.17 | $1,042.3798 | $1,042.37 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.30 | |