| 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 | $161.46 | 4.125% | $168.1202 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.81 | 9.111% | $125.2703 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.74 | 9.307% | $233.6328 | $233.63 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.41 | 7.492% | $131.581 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.85 | 5.645% | $106.543 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.63 | 8.668% | $154.9932 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.81 | 13.485% | $267.609 | $267.61 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.71 | $1,187.7495 | $1,187.74 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.70 | |