| 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 | $150.88 | 3.478% | $156.1276 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.85 | 7.131% | $203.3882 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.48 | 4.510% | $26.6291 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.42 | 10.732% | $264.0072 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.81 | 3.712% | $75.5127 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.30 | 13.330% | $126.1363 | $126.14 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.71 | 6.294% | $245.2309 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.45 | $1,097.0320 | $1,097.04 | $1,097.10 | $1,096.90 | |