| 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 | $152.43 | 3.266% | $157.4084 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.31 | 11.190% | $121.5418 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.49 | 4.843% | $247.9432 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.36 | 6.355% | $62.0688 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.43 | 12.852% | $58.0398 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.97 | 13.746% | $267.269 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.38 | 10.776% | $262.9601 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.37 | $1,177.2311 | $1,177.23 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | |