| 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 | $150.66 | 3.818% | $156.4122 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.49 | 8.192% | $154.1628 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.80 | 5.311% | $6.108 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.36 | 7.173% | $38.9681 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.51 | 3.537% | $236.5924 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.69 | 3.787% | $226.9718 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.29 | 3.281% | $215.124 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.80 | $1,034.3393 | $1,034.33 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.40 | |