| 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 | $153.94 | 3.338% | $159.0785 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.81 | 4.423% | $74.9862 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.36 | 12.113% | $30.6741 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.38 | 6.150% | $259.4094 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.76 | 6.344% | $173.0855 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.34 | 8.140% | $124.7287 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.48 | 7.571% | $241.4754 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.07 | $1,063.4378 | $1,063.45 | $1,063.50 | $1,063.50 | |