| 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 | $150.80 | 4.371% | $157.3915 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.30 | 10.351% | $110.6821 | $110.68 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.98 | 5.651% | $251.4282 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.35 | 11.105% | $191.4895 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.80 | 8.176% | $63.6075 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.57 | 3.765% | $183.2179 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.88 | 3.455% | $210.9241 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.68 | $1,168.7408 | $1,168.74 | $1,168.75 | $1,168.70 | |