| 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 | $142.50 | 10.376% | $157.2858 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.31 | 4.784% | $262.2848 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.39 | 3.532% | $70.8055 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.91 | 6.138% | $154.866 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.99 | 13.110% | $152.6872 | $152.69 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.66 | 11.435% | $9.6503 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.92 | 7.226% | $197.2101 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.68 | $1,004.7897 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.90 | |