| 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 | $150.54 | 3.742% | $156.1732 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.37 | 13.507% | $160.4648 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.62 | 10.192% | $232.0864 | $232.09 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.27 | 10.410% | $73.1687 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.47 | 12.544% | $21.9123 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.90 | 8.207% | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.46 | 8.175% | $143.2886 | $143.29 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.63 | $1,036.9440 | $1,036.94 | $1,036.90 | $1,037.10 | |