| 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 | $150.75 | 4.661% | $157.7765 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.51 | 11.222% | $275.2856 | $275.29 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.77 | 9.768% | $218.1859 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.72 | 6.573% | $175.547 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.48 | 8.858% | $27.737 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.78 | 12.146% | $43.4902 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.43 | 4.730% | $182.6805 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.44 | $1,080.7027 | $1,080.72 | $1,080.80 | $1,080.70 | |