| 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 | $124.51 | 5.666% | $131.5647 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.64 | 11.382% | $171.1273 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.87 | 4.315% | $171.9841 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.95 | 8.353% | $209.0671 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.35 | 8.728% | $69.9665 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.37 | 11.427% | $189.8382 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.60 | 11.563% | $207.0609 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.29 | $1,150.6088 | $1,150.61 | $1,150.60 | $1,150.70 | |