| 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 | $145.82 | 8.524% | $158.2497 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.45 | 6.359% | $178.0981 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.91 | 9.165% | $178.9324 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.64 | 4.794% | $47.828 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.54 | 3.795% | $224.7577 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.72 | 10.110% | $180.2721 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.50 | 4.469% | $33.9524 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.58 | $1,002.0904 | $1,002.09 | $1,002.10 | $1,002.10 | |