| 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 | $150.70 | 3.596% | $156.1192 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.92 | 10.292% | $212.7753 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.45 | 11.509% | $69.6374 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.42 | 10.385% | $260.9722 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.88 | 6.176% | $67.8252 | $67.83 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.84 | 7.750% | $193.7776 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.74 | 13.348% | $80.1824 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.95 | $1,041.2893 | $1,041.30 | $1,041.35 | $1,041.30 | |