| 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 | $149.64 | 5.765% | $158.2667 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.44 | 4.656% | $38.1366 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.73 | 9.570% | $168.442 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.90 | 8.739% | $147.7763 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.98 | 4.469% | $119.0738 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.54 | 9.180% | $162.176 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.93 | 6.565% | $216.2524 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.16 | $1,010.1238 | $1,010.13 | $1,010.15 | $1,010.20 | |