| 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 | $152.87 | 3.533% | $158.2709 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.84 | 7.448% | $162.0746 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.58 | 3.742% | $238.1709 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.59 | 11.201% | $126.3132 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.34 | 6.168% | $130.9476 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.88 | 6.680% | $215.3656 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.55 | 13.524% | $73.2797 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.65 | $1,104.4225 | $1,104.42 | $1,104.35 | $1,104.50 | |