| 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 | $150.98 | 3.350% | $156.0378 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.40 | 7.860% | $217.23 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.40 | 12.780% | $78.2693 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.65 | 8.667% | $193.0469 | $193.05 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.86 | 8.249% | $95.1076 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.71 | 6.616% | $55.1311 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.75 | 7.815% | $167.9219 | $167.92 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.75 | $962.7446 | $962.75 | $962.75 | $962.60 | |