| 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 | $150.69 | 4.360% | $157.2601 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.75 | 3.250% | $180.4294 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.54 | 3.265% | $151.3245 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.98 | 4.127% | $77.0332 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.67 | 4.532% | $52.9664 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.49 | 11.231% | $185.1885 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.28 | 10.254% | $227.432 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.40 | $1,031.6341 | $1,031.63 | $1,031.65 | $1,031.60 | |