| 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 | $152.37 | 3.125% | $157.1316 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.98 | 12.765% | $164.6143 | $164.61 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.77 | 3.170% | $29.682 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.31 | 6.846% | $158.4633 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.28 | 10.483% | $243.372 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.95 | 3.160% | $123.7404 | $123.74 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.54 | 3.721% | $161.3276 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.20 | $1,038.3312 | $1,038.32 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.30 | |