| 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 | $151.96 | 3.348% | $157.0476 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.36 | 5.462% | $152.2449 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.35 | 4.633% | $178.2423 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.38 | 7.695% | $153.3361 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.41 | 12.482% | $80.3234 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.64 | 7.363% | $258.3583 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.32 | 10.434% | $73.2398 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.42 | $1,052.7924 | $1,052.79 | $1,052.80 | $1,052.60 | |