| 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 | $158.82 | 3.567% | $164.4851 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.53 | 8.705% | $160.3725 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.69 | 5.494% | $147.3646 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.28 | 5.840% | $207.7428 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.83 | 11.835% | $138.4853 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.73 | 6.576% | $11.4356 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.85 | 4.431% | $148.1354 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.73 | $978.0213 | $978.03 | $978.05 | $978.00 | |