| 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 | $150.38 | 7.384% | $161.4841 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.43 | 10.207% | $127.2119 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.92 | 8.159% | $84.2775 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.34 | 8.656% | $240.4992 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.82 | 8.461% | $31.2585 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.30 | 10.675% | $194.0133 | $194.01 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.34 | 7.709% | $245.9427 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.53 | $1,084.6872 | $1,084.68 | $1,084.70 | $1,084.70 | |