| 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 | $150.27 | 3.830% | $156.0253 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.40 | 4.811% | $170.2131 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.55 | 12.247% | $78.0678 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.48 | 7.428% | $109.0179 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.83 | 7.459% | $157.782 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.73 | 10.796% | $252.3157 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.72 | 6.612% | $63.6687 | $63.67 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.98 | $987.0905 | $987.10 | $987.05 | $987.10 | |