| 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 | $149.33 | 8.365% | $161.8215 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.61 | 5.358% | $21.7143 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.75 | 3.300% | $194.9788 | $194.98 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.63 | 9.678% | $238.6922 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.73 | 12.604% | $102.1656 | $102.17 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.44 | 7.231% | $225.6569 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.45 | 3.805% | $103.2341 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.94 | $1,048.2634 | $1,048.26 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.30 | |