| 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 | $157.72 | 4.804% | $165.2969 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.77 | 9.480% | $77.479 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.85 | 7.406% | $33.1348 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.50 | 4.806% | $115.8106 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.99 | 12.466% | $232.7934 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.83 | 13.376% | $116.5845 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.45 | 7.222% | $261.032 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.11 | $1,002.1312 | $1,002.12 | $1,002.20 | $1,002.10 | |