| 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 | $150.73 | 3.792% | $156.4457 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.59 | 7.593% | $254.5543 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.58 | 5.823% | $179.4546 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.29 | 9.474% | $126.2126 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.45 | 12.639% | $16.2763 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.74 | 6.425% | $202.995 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.72 | 3.341% | $165.0562 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.10 | $1,100.9947 | $1,101.00 | $1,101.00 | $1,101.10 | |