| 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 | $156.25 | 3.201% | $161.2516 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.97 | 4.862% | $217.0329 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.65 | 10.233% | $140.7124 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.26 | 11.582% | $249.118 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.85 | 3.648% | $131.4775 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.95 | 11.168% | $57.7518 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.66 | 3.534% | $113.5354 | $113.54 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.59 | $1,070.8796 | $1,070.88 | $1,070.90 | $1,070.90 | |