| 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 | $151.33 | 4.733% | $158.4924 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.39 | 6.485% | $80.279 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.86 | 11.308% | $162.3538 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.35 | 12.442% | $17.2598 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.59 | 5.410% | $259.9305 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.27 | 3.422% | $166.7887 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.43 | 3.604% | $155.8515 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.22 | $1,000.9557 | $1,000.95 | $1,001.00 | $1,001.10 | |