| 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 | $145.38 | 3.686% | $150.7387 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.33 | 3.125% | $160.1841 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.81 | 7.402% | $250.0426 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.60 | 3.522% | $131.0589 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.46 | 8.618% | $157.9957 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.34 | 8.246% | $53.4086 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.86 | 6.472% | $176.5945 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.78 | $1,080.0231 | $1,080.02 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.00 | |