| 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 | $150.95 | 4.861% | $158.2877 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.46 | 13.720% | $176.7891 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.41 | 6.137% | $254.1026 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.36 | 11.152% | $81.5411 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.87 | 13.614% | $137.3252 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.73 | 5.300% | $63.9487 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.72 | 4.120% | $134.0233 | $134.02 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.50 | $1,006.0177 | $1,006.02 | $1,006.05 | $1,005.90 | |