| 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 | $147.28 | 6.705% | $157.1551 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.27 | 5.590% | $104.8192 | $104.82 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.85 | 3.530% | $234.8578 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.98 | 12.465% | $35.9663 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.98 | 12.618% | $229.7182 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.84 | 13.829% | $163.7316 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.46 | 6.157% | $74.7982 | $74.80 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.66 | $1,001.0464 | $1,001.06 | $1,001.00 | $1,001.10 | |