| 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 | $157.94 | 4.768% | $165.4706 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.25 | 3.203% | $20.8986 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.26 | 7.546% | $211.0698 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.64 | 3.730% | $40.0813 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.94 | 3.556% | $74.4982 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.90 | 9.708% | $268.6749 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.88 | 6.659% | $247.3209 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.81 | $1,028.0143 | $1,028.01 | $1,027.95 | $1,028.10 | |