| 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 | $144.84 | 7.749% | $156.0637 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.89 | 11.822% | $271.6045 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.43 | 3.352% | $179.2434 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.26 | 8.146% | $143.0339 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.73 | 12.714% | $167.6395 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.25 | 9.662% | $77.0376 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.74 | 12.374% | $141.2991 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.14 | $1,135.9217 | $1,135.91 | $1,135.95 | $1,135.80 | |