| 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 | $150.85 | 3.655% | $156.3636 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.91 | 6.315% | $219.9764 | $219.98 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.58 | 3.539% | $216.997 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.85 | 9.589% | $66.6849 | $66.68 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.31 | 11.428% | $52.7166 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.41 | 5.154% | $187.6053 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.88 | 3.515% | $102.3556 | $102.36 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.79 | $1,002.6994 | $1,002.71 | $1,002.70 | $1,002.80 | |