| 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 | $151.73 | 7.115% | $162.5256 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.25 | 9.642% | $118.6875 | $118.69 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.79 | 3.593% | $155.172 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.89 | 3.310% | $148.6528 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.86 | 8.325% | $173.1683 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.54 | 8.122% | $58.9697 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.52 | 8.751% | $186.5297 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.58 | $1,003.7056 | $1,003.71 | $1,003.70 | $1,003.80 | |