| 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 | $150.55 | 4.464% | $157.2706 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.50 | 3.704% | $52.3705 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.54 | 8.528% | $204.6187 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.39 | 7.102% | $142.8634 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.32 | 6.455% | $39.729 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.55 | 10.402% | $219.2032 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.90 | 12.800% | $195.0312 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.75 | $1,011.0866 | $1,011.08 | $1,011.05 | $1,011.10 | |