| 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 | $150.27 | 7.293% | $161.2292 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.51 | 8.798% | $74.5375 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.71 | 9.776% | $170.9322 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.94 | 8.723% | $227.1658 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.64 | 4.361% | $175.9944 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.99 | 5.617% | $119.3366 | $119.34 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.67 | 8.866% | $123.748 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.73 | $1,052.9437 | $1,052.95 | $1,053.00 | $1,052.80 | |