| 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 | $147.71 | 3.861% | $153.4131 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.80 | 8.721% | $178.085 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.40 | 8.618% | $94.9321 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.50 | 7.499% | $152.1111 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.28 | 13.356% | $241.7657 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.87 | 9.810% | $40.4869 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.26 | 4.497% | $114.1734 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.82 | $974.9673 | $974.97 | $974.95 | $975.00 | |