| 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 | $150.26 | 8.633% | $163.2319 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.66 | 13.841% | $81.5785 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.70 | 12.572% | $179.7775 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.43 | 4.151% | $161.8819 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 3.274% | $37.7983 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.71 | 12.135% | $171.2414 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.81 | 5.429% | $250.7207 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.17 | $1,046.2302 | $1,046.23 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.20 | |