| 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 | $153.83 | 5.704% | $162.6045 | $162.60 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.39 | 4.490% | $131.02 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.29 | 12.839% | $163.9438 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.50 | 7.604% | $218.9741 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.40 | 7.127% | $125.7671 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.40 | 11.761% | $77.5621 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.30 | 6.829% | $168.042 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.11 | $1,047.9136 | $1,047.90 | $1,047.85 | $1,047.90 | |