| 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 | $151.45 | 3.670% | $157.0082 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.27 | 7.666% | $58.4303 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.37 | 5.382% | $111.041 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.40 | 9.471% | $273.0207 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.94 | 9.810% | $9.817 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.97 | 10.632% | $174.7654 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.88 | 7.439% | $236.2369 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.28 | $1,020.3195 | $1,020.33 | $1,020.30 | $1,020.20 | |