| 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 | $131.72 | 12.248% | $147.8531 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.85 | 3.682% | $163.662 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.79 | 8.202% | $252.9655 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.94 | 12.737% | $11.2061 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.73 | 6.268% | $196.3089 | $196.31 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.99 | 3.834% | $40.4849 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.53 | 7.586% | $70.5011 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.55 | $882.9816 | $882.98 | $882.95 | $883.10 | |