| 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 | $151.45 | 3.767% | $157.1551 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.31 | 7.113% | $74.24 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.96 | 3.788% | $260.4664 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.50 | 11.422% | $129.8066 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.89 | 11.293% | $73.331 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.46 | 8.780% | $176.724 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.36 | 9.233% | $32.0708 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.93 | $903.7939 | $903.80 | $903.75 | $903.80 | |