| 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 | $156.25 | 3.267% | $161.3547 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.39 | 13.551% | $207.1057 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.96 | 5.662% | $230.3009 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.91 | 4.228% | $144.7831 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.79 | 7.318% | $73.8241 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.46 | 5.594% | $5.7654 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.95 | 11.783% | $177.6791 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.71 | $1,000.8130 | $1,000.81 | $1,000.80 | $1,000.90 | |