| 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 | $134.85 | 6.227% | $143.2471 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.83 | 8.627% | $81.2856 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.52 | 10.193% | $194.5127 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.84 | 7.448% | $215.7986 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.97 | 3.463% | $170.6829 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.28 | 6.568% | $193.1865 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.57 | 9.179% | $161.1155 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.86 | $1,159.8289 | $1,159.84 | $1,159.85 | $1,159.80 | |