| 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 | $156.97 | 3.674% | $162.7371 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.60 | 7.609% | $156.6787 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.91 | 3.498% | $207.9378 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.91 | 9.109% | $61.0028 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.58 | 5.222% | $244.7253 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.56 | 8.555% | $175.3815 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.97 | 8.156% | $218.4427 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.50 | $1,226.9059 | $1,226.91 | $1,227.00 | $1,226.80 | |