| 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 | $156.72 | 7.335% | $168.2154 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.74 | 7.515% | $28.7495 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.68 | 8.796% | $131.295 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.64 | 11.710% | $168.2799 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.47 | 13.276% | $61.7014 | $61.70 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.68 | 12.153% | $246.3777 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.88 | 5.525% | $245.7466 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.81 | $1,050.3655 | $1,050.38 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.30 | |