| 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 | $156.46 | 4.391% | $163.3302 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.41 | 4.481% | $159.2395 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.35 | 10.137% | $221.7608 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.48 | 5.776% | $42.8181 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 9.711% | $31.0921 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.44 | 11.514% | $155.4951 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.70 | 12.574% | $270.9656 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.18 | $1,044.7014 | $1,044.71 | $1,044.70 | $1,044.70 | |