| 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 | $153.34 | 3.135% | $158.1472 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.51 | 6.821% | $265.4609 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.67 | 3.306% | $44.0807 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.81 | 9.751% | $260.9989 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.86 | 3.588% | $187.3493 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.46 | 9.800% | $94.9331 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.34 | 4.541% | $41.1264 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.99 | $1,052.0965 | $1,052.10 | $1,052.15 | $1,052.00 | |