| 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 | $154.79 | 3.656% | $160.4491 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.88 | 4.837% | $139.3074 | $139.31 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.35 | 6.441% | $160.034 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.71 | 3.379% | $165.1066 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.51 | 12.471% | $155.7836 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.66 | 10.556% | $102.4412 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.71 | 3.753% | $148.0659 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.61 | $1,031.1878 | $1,031.19 | $1,031.20 | $1,031.10 | |