| 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 | 3.218% | $161.2781 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.63 | 11.209% | $161.9537 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.48 | 3.359% | $242.3562 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.85 | 8.854% | $12.8992 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.62 | 4.210% | $196.5609 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.64 | 8.641% | $52.843 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.64 | 10.200% | $130.7413 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.11 | $958.6324 | $958.63 | $958.65 | $958.70 | |