| 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 | $150.69 | 3.825% | $156.4539 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.95 | 3.145% | $129.9111 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.93 | 13.435% | $273.2989 | $273.30 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.52 | 6.254% | $125.9322 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.73 | 13.186% | $48.3644 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.46 | 8.291% | $149.9397 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.43 | 4.372% | $120.4766 | $120.48 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.71 | $1,004.3768 | $1,004.37 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.40 | |