| 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 | $144.34 | 8.832% | $157.0881 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.84 | 12.634% | $148.4967 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.68 | 10.541% | $153.2983 | $153.30 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.41 | 9.823% | $120.1573 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.43 | 7.241% | $74.4574 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.31 | 13.511% | $194.4557 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.81 | 11.224% | $159.9512 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.82 | $1,007.9047 | $1,007.92 | $1,007.90 | $1,008.10 | |