| 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 | $150.88 | 3.495% | $156.1533 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.77 | 13.769% | $120.3335 | $120.33 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.50 | 3.202% | $179.0555 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.44 | 9.152% | $142.3779 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.32 | 13.415% | $198.8392 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.64 | 5.772% | $14.4273 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.49 | 8.125% | $189.7486 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.04 | $1,000.9353 | $1,000.94 | $1,001.00 | $1,000.90 | |