| 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 | $157.33 | 3.286% | $162.4999 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.57 | 6.335% | $39.9501 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.92 | 7.364% | $181.3593 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.25 | 3.828% | $136.2743 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.26 | 7.717% | $87.5308 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.83 | 8.650% | $270.3538 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.73 | 7.540% | $256.7302 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.89 | $1,134.6984 | $1,134.69 | $1,134.70 | $1,134.80 | |