| 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 | $151.88 | 3.494% | $157.1867 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.68 | 11.607% | $276.4282 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.62 | 3.204% | $104.8759 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.79 | 8.224% | $188.0825 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.70 | 6.236% | $223.8393 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.49 | 5.523% | $49.0576 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.60 | 13.574% | $99.4908 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.76 | $1,098.9610 | $1,098.97 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.00 | |