| 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 | $142.44 | 7.430% | $153.0233 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.80 | 8.352% | $43.1241 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.49 | 10.626% | $107.8493 | $107.85 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.52 | 12.372% | $188.2456 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.50 | 12.771% | $204.6794 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.99 | 8.515% | $142.1438 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 12.608% | $232.7607 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.44 | $1,071.8262 | $1,071.82 | $1,071.80 | $1,071.70 | |