| 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 | $151.76 | 3.263% | $156.7119 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.78 | 3.237% | $174.2434 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.78 | 5.116% | $229.9728 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.81 | 8.385% | $211.1448 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.53 | 5.472% | $130.2896 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.91 | 7.806% | $81.8355 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.75 | 7.401% | $56.654 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.32 | $1,040.8520 | $1,040.84 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.80 | |