| 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 | $156.25 | 4.364% | $163.0688 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.39 | 4.592% | $182.398 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.74 | 12.622% | $221.5725 | $221.57 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.27 | 3.821% | $37.6559 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.29 | 12.774% | $183.0209 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.55 | 10.226% | $11.6288 | $11.63 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.74 | 3.135% | $43.0485 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.23 | $842.3934 | $842.40 | $842.35 | $842.40 | |