| 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 | $143.53 | 9.195% | $156.7276 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.36 | 11.526% | $210.0704 | $210.07 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.93 | 5.189% | $54.6246 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.52 | 5.842% | $256.688 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.34 | 7.329% | $142.0392 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.50 | 3.260% | $172.9605 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.31 | 8.395% | $188.9433 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.49 | $1,182.0536 | $1,182.05 | $1,182.05 | $1,182.00 | |