| 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 | $158.25 | 5.376% | $166.7575 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.55 | 7.345% | $80.0257 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.68 | 3.362% | $134.0398 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.49 | 12.718% | $124.5421 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.55 | 3.183% | $28.4269 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.79 | 8.667% | $211.6724 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.38 | 9.324% | $256.2336 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.69 | $1,001.6980 | $1,001.70 | $1,001.75 | $1,001.60 | |